Mission
Our Mission is to show Christ’s love to the people of Jamaica and to build the Kingdom of God.
Vision
Our vision is to eradicate the need for children’s homes in Jamaica through Christ-centered nurturing, family empowerment, and community development. We will create a model of excellence that inspires future generations to impact the Kingdom.
Core Values
Hope: We will be hope-filled people, sharing the hope of Jesus and hope of a better future to each child, family, and fellow staff member.
Compassion: We will serve with the compassion of Jesus as we reach out to children healing from a traumatic past.
Family: We will be a family to children who need one and to each other as we work together. We will stick together and work through difficult things because we are a family.
Development & Growth: We will promote developmental and personal growth throughout the organization, from the youngest child to the oldest staff member.
Integrity: We will serve with unwavering adherence to moral and ethical principles, demonstrating honesty and consistency in actions and decisions.
Respect: We will respect the inherent worth and dignity of every individual, treating them with consideration, and valuing diverse perspectives.
Servant Leadership: We will lead with humility, prioritizing the needs of our staff and stakeholders.
History
The dream of Jamaica Relief Ministries began in 1989 when Hurricane Gilbert caused extensive damage in Jamaica. Short term work/ministry teams were organized and brought to the island to repair homes, schools, and churches. Because of the tremendous needs, teams continued to come over the next 10 years. It was finally decided that a full time staff presence was needed to better serve the people of Jamaica. In November of 2001, Floyd and Ellen Yoder came and pioneered the work of JRM.
Jamaica Relief Ministries is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization involved in various child and family related ministries in Jamaica.
Programs
-Little Miracles Children’s Home: JRM operates a children's home in Montego Bay, licensed by the Child Protection & Family Services Agency of Jamaica (CPFSA) for children ages 0-8.
-Family Connect: This program provides housing and support to keep families together and children out of state care where possible.
-Student Sponsorship: We fund and operate Blackburn Learning Centre in Mt. Pelier, Sandy Bay, serving around 30 children in an under-served community.
-Impact: Our volunteers assist the staff in caring for children at a government operated facility.