Frequently asked questions
Questions and Answers about the PSOJ COVID-19 Relief Fund
Why was the PSOJ COVID-19 Relief Fund started and what are the main goals of this fund?
Are you sure Jamaica needs our help?
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How are the donations managed?
Weekly public updates of the funds collected and packages delivered are provided on Jamaican national television network CVM at 8:45PM EST every Thursday. This information is also provided on our dedicated website standforjamaica.com as well as the PSOJ social media - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - @thepsoj.
Who has already given to the fund?
Companies or people who have already donated to the PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund include:
These are just a few of the hundreds of companies and people who have donated to the PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund.
How are the recipients selected?
Dr. Paris Lyew-Ayee and his data experts at the Mona Geoinformatics Institute developed a complex but transparent model to determine the most vulnerable communities. Factors such as unemployment, poverty, population density, number of diabetics, percentage of people over 75 years old, state of water infrastructure and the level of crime were included in the research. The top 5 most vulnerable communities based on the model were Old Harbour (St Catherine), Linstead (St. Catherine), May Pen (Clarendon), Delacree Pen (Saint Andrew), and Gregory Park (St. Catherine).
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What is typically in the packages that are delivered to beneficiaries?
How much money goes to the beneficiaries?
Where is the food stored?
How often are packages being delivered?
How much money does it take to feed a person or family and why is that possible to do this at such a low level of cost?
How receptive have the beneficiaries been to the police delivering the packages?
How can I get updates on the progress of the PSOJ Covid-19 Jamaica Response Fund?
What is the PSOJ?
The PSOJ represents the interest of the most diverse group of private sector entities and seeks to influence national policy issues of a political, social or economic nature in order to facilitate business development and growth.
Who are some of the corporate partners involved with this?
Who are our partners?
Can NGO’s benefit from this programme?
The NGO beneficiaries include:
Why should I give to this effort?
Is this the best way to support Jamaicans in need?
How can I trust that my donation will go towards helping those most needing help?
Using this model, we are confident that the packages are reaching vulnerable communities in Jamaica and helping the persons who truly need it.
How are the funds monitored?
What does it cost to deliver a relief programme to thousands of beneficiaries in communities throughout the island?
How is the fund organized?
How can I call or email if I have any questions?