Tag Archives: Jamaica

JDEP’s Family Meeting 2011

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

We met with Roshane, Richard, and their moms for the first time since they signed up for the programme and everything went well. Roshane and Lolly each received a pair of shoes and Richard is in the process of getting his … Continue reading →

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Portland Rehabilitation Centre

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Portland Rehabilitation Centre  Portland, Jamaica We visited Portland Rehabilitation Centre as part of our community outreach, while there we met with Lloyda McIntyre-Activities Director, volunteers, and patients. Portland Rehab Centre helps those men and women living on the streets, usually due … Continue reading →

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The Boy Beggar

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

                                         May I have your attention please; I need to share a story…a true story out of beautiful Jam Rock of; The Boy Beggar.   As I strolled down the street hoping not to get bothered by the everlasting and persistent … Continue reading →

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Richard’s Mom

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Our meeting with Richard’s Mom, Sissy, to discuss Richard’s school needs. We learned that she lost her husband ten years ago and since then struggled to keep Richard in school. She loves her son very much and tells us how … Continue reading →

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Special Moments

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

 

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Jamaicans, Wi All One

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

 Jamaicans, Wi All One By, Sheryl Stark   Excuse Me Just a moment Yes you Big Man Rude Buoy Ghetto Youth Put dung the guns And rise up two fingers For Peace     Excuse Me Yes you Rude Girl … Continue reading →

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Summer Fundraising Event 2011

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

What a turn out!! The Rummage and Yard Sale Fundraising Events went fantastic, we met so many people who came out and shared their stories. Folks shared with us their stories about surviving breast cancer, helping the homeless and the … Continue reading →

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Yard Sale Fundraising Event

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Jamaica Deaf Education Project Inc. is having a huge yard sale!! Items that will be on sale includes sterling silver, fashion jewelry, Barbie dolls, various arts and craft items Rasta tams, pocket beanie, and much more! Each day several items … Continue reading →

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One Year Later

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

Lolly Deaf Education Fundraising Project  Hello everyone, we started the Lolly Deaf Education Fundraising Project one year ago today, May 26, 2010. Our first fundraising event was offering fresh produce for donations, and it was a huge success, the turn … Continue reading →

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The Wrap-up

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Sheryl Teach Stark

We would like to take the opportunity to thank each person who participated in the March for the Deaf Campaign. Whether it was through building deaf awareness, donation, or a kind word of encouragement, this shows that there are still … Continue reading →

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