Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica Relief Resources
How Delaware residents, businesses, and the Caribbean community can help

Hurricane Melissa brought severe devastation to communities across Jamaica, leaving families displaced and urgent humanitarian needs across multiple parishes. Delaware’s Jamaican-American community has mobilized quickly to support loved ones impacted by the storm, and many local residents have asked how they can help.
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​Below are trusted information sources, recommended steps before giving, and examples of organizations currently active in relief operations.

​News Coverage: Delaware News Journal

Learn how Delaware’s Jamaican-American community is organizing relief efforts following Hurricane Melissa:

“Jamaicans in Delaware mobilize to help families hit by Hurricane Melissa”

The article highlights how local community members are gathering supplies, raising funds, and supporting loved ones affected after the Category 5 hurricane caused severe destruction across Jamaica’s southwest coast on October 28.​

Before You Give: Verify Organizations

To ensure your donation has the greatest impact and goes to legitimate relief work, WTC Delaware encourages donors to verify each organization before contributing.

Use Charity Navigator

Check charity ratings, financial transparency, and accountability measures:
https://www.charitynavigator.org/

Confirm legitimacy:

• Visit the organization’s official website directly
• Review IRS nonprofit status (optional)
• Search for recent activity or press updates regarding Hurricane Melissa

Donate Airline Miles
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Several international airlines allow members to donate frequent flyer miles to support disaster response missions, humanitarian flights, or family relocation travel.

Log in to your airline loyalty account and check the “Donate Miles” or “Mileage Sharing” section to see current options.

​Organizations Supporting Hurricane Melissa Relief
This list is provided as an example, not an endorsement by WTC Delaware.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
https://www.crs.org/donate/hurricane-melissa

Airlink (Aviation Disaster Response)
https://airlinkflight.org/donate/

American Red Cross
https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html

Direct Relief
https://www.directrelief.org/emergency/hurricane-melissa/

GiveDirectly
https://www.givedirectly.org/hurricanemelissa/

World Central Kitchen (WCK)
https://donate.wck.org/give/738350/
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For Businesses or Community Groups Offering Support

If your company, association, or community group would like guidance on coordinating shipments, logistics, or partnerships related to relief efforts, WTC Delaware can help connect you with the appropriate channels.

Contact us for assistance.