11/01/2025
*WHEN YOU CRY, WE CRY β BUT WE RESPOND*.
The United Caribbean Relief Initiative (UCRI) is officially active. All of the Caribbean Organizations and businesses in the 757 is coming together as a united front to provide relief and support for those in need.
This is not our first time and it wonβt be the last. We need everyoneβs support.
Hurricane Melissa has devastated parts of the Caribbean, more specifically JAMAICA π―π² and families urgently need support. From now until November 16th, we are collecting essential items to send directly to those affected.
Accepted Donations:
β’ Non-perishable food items
β’ Toiletries & hygiene essentials
β’ First aid supplies
β’ Batteries, flashlights, power banks
β’ Baby items: diapers, wipes, formula
β’ No bottled water β water-purification tablets preferred
π Drop Off Window: Oct. 31st β Nov. 16th. More information to come on several drop of locations around 757.
π Final Collection + Packing Event:
β‘οΈ November 16th | 2PM β 6PM
π Phoenix Lounge β 928 Diamond Springs Rd., Virginia Beach, VA
π Want to support but canβt drop items off?
CashApp β $caribbeanpeopleorg
We also have a very ambitious goal of *$15,000.00* so please consider making a monetary donation. We plan to get 100% of the donations directly to the victims.
Every donation β big or small β makes an impact.
Together, we move with purpose. π
Culture
Community
Collaboration
Comradery
Consistency
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