WFMY 2 News Feature
- Nov 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 23
Our Mission
Provide educational assistance and scholarships to Jamaican students in the Piedmont Triad area.
Foster the development of partnerships between the Association and other social organizations.
To assist newly arriving Jamaicans in becoming acclimated in the community & lend support to individuals in times of hardship
The Association also seeks to promote increased awareness of the Jamaican culture through leadership and community
Upcoming Events
Aid for Jamaica Collection
Friday, November 14, 2025
4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Sip N' Paint
December 6, 2025
5:00pm-10:00pm
Canned Food Drive to Benefit
Urban Ministries
Nixon Norman, from WFMY News 2, reached out to the Jamaican Association for comments and updates regarding Hurricane Melissa and its impact on the diaspora.
Association members Carol Grant (Immediate Past President), Cardo Grant (Membership and Outreach Director), and Kim Hill (Activities Director) visited the news station October 27, 2025, to discuss the hurricane's effects. Below is the message from me, featured on News 2's online content.
One powerful storm with winds exceeding 145 miles per hour is on the horizon, threatening our beloved Jamaica. The last major hurricane to impact the region was the formidable Category 4 Hurricane Gilbert. Melissa is predicted to make landfall tonight or early Tuesday morning, and we must act with urgency. The Prime Minister of Jamaica has been urging all residents to seek shelter and evacuate from vulnerable areas, especially those in coastal communities at risk of flooding. Shelters and resources for the elderly, people with disabilities have been made available. The Jamaican Association is diligently monitoring the situation and gathering vital information from family and colleagues across Jamaica. We will convene next week to strategize our response and coordinate efforts with the Jamaican Association of Greensboro to provide essential support and resources for recovery on the island. Now more than ever, we call upon the Jamaican diaspora and all friends of Jamaica to stand united and keep the island in your thoughts and prayers. Your support and solidarity are invaluable as we navigate this challenging and devastating event together. Read article here: https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/jamaican-association-jamaica-hurricane-melissa-weather-community-outreach-disaster-relief-urban-ministries-helping-hand/83-b7626c97-40e0-4ed6-842a-8fd98c608c80 Watch Full Story here
Uzama Price, Ed.D., NADD-DDS, BCBA President of the Jamaican Association of Greensboro
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