Send a Child to School
Because of the extreme poverty in the community where we live and work, many parents get caught in a decision between sending their child to school and buying food for dinner.
Why do Jamaican students need money for school?
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What you get when you sponsor a student
We collect grade reports every semester which are forwarded to you so that you may track your student’s progress. We also request that the student write to you twice a year and enclose a photograph. You can be involved in the community of Harmons by providing hope to its children and families in the midst of mass unemployment and widespread illiteracy. Won By One To Jamaica does not take out any overhead expenses from your gift, and your entire gift is tax-deductible.
What the student receives from your support
We know students in all age brackets who are in need of financial aid for their education.
The costs are as follows:
College: $150 per month
High School: $100 per month
Elementary School: $40 per month
Preschool: $25 per month
These fees help equip the student with the basic and minimum requirements for attending public school in
How to sponsor a student
Just contact us! We’d be glad to connect you with a student in need of your help. Your support can be mailed to Won By One To Jamaica at 296 Treasure
Or send Linda an email to linda@wonbyonetojamaica.com.
How we determine who’s eligible for sponsorship
Students must maintain a C+ average, and be a student in good standing at their school. We collect grade reports at the end of every semester. Furthermore, families are evaluated so that only those with the greatest financial need are eligible.
Success story!
Here's one example of what sponsoring a child can do. Henry & Linda Shaffer met Garth Anderson, a bright young student who had little hope of going past 7th grade. The Shaffers decided to help Garth finish his education. Garth graduated at the top of his class in high school . Being the first person from Harmons to go to college, he again graduated number one in his class and became a teacher. In 2004, he was voted teacher of the year for the entire island. In 2005, he began teaching at the college from which he had graduated. In the fall of 2006, Garth became the principal of one of the largest high schools on the island. Garth is currently serving on the Board of Directors of Won By One To Jamaica. He returns to Harmons every week to oversee the distribution of money to over 60 students who are being sponsored. He also follows up to make sure they are doing their work and earning good grades, as well as taking new applications for students who have a passion to learn. Without the intervention of the Shaffers, Garth would self-admittedly be aimlessly wandering the streets like so many of the young men of Harmons .
Students who need sponsors:
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Kishauna Hall |
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Garbrey Scott Garbrey attends grade 9 at Porus High School. He enjoys cricket and soccer. Garbrey's favorite subject is science. |
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Sasha Gay Grant She is 13 years old and is the oldest of one brother and three sisters. Sasha enjoys reading, singing, and dancing. |
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Sasha-Gaye is in grade 11 at Porus High. Her favorite subject is Religious Education. Her birthday is Aug. 3, 1994. She likes to read and do her homework. |
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Dale Whyte (Joe) Joe attends Porus High School and is in grade 11. His favorite subjects are math, science, and language. He has two brothers and three sisters. Joe enjoys playing and studying. |
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Keniel Thompson Keniel is a 10th grade student this year at Bellefield High School. He loves soccer and books! |
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Lacey Garwood Lacey Garwood is a 19-year-old student that is attending HEART Academy. She is taking a food and beverage course. She wants to learn the proper way to run a business and to have an opportunity to work in the tourist industry. She has also started working on a degree in nursing by completing a practical nurse certificate. She would like to have both certificates. |
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Clinton Pitter |
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Jerby Newman |
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Nicole Chamberlain Nichole finished Lennon High School. She is now in nursing school. Nicole does well in Chemistry and Biology. |
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Shaquille Vassell Shaquille is a 12-year-old student entering into grade 8 at Bellfield High School. His birthday is March 29, 1997. His favorite subject is Science. When he gets home from school he does his homework and studies then he likes to play football. He has 5 sisters. When he grows up he wants to be a singer. |
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Sanay Morrison Sanay is a student at Lennon High School. Her teachers say she has an excellent attitude and grasps new ideas readily. |
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Trefine Peart Trefine Peart is a 5th grade student at Porus Primary. Her birthday is March 23, 2000. Her favorite subject is Math and when she is at home she likes to watch tv and play with her friends. |
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Kesha Denton She is a student at Bellefield High School in grade 10. Kesha enjoys physical education and religious studies. Her teachers say she is courteous. |
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Shanique Lewis Shanique is a 10th grade student at Winston Jones High School. Her birthday is December 17,1995. She likes to read and her favorite subject is English. |
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Shamanique Garwood Shamanique is 5 years old. She attends St. Jago Basic School. She likes to draw and dance. |
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Nickay Smith |
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Deneisha Daley Deneisha attends Porus High School. She has a very good grade average. Here is what her teachers say about her: It has been an absolute pleasure having Daneisha as a student. Her jovial personality, good manners, and strong sense of discipline are to be lauded. These assets along with her dependability pave the way for success. |
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Wayne Johnson Wayne is 16 years old and in grade 11 at Knox College (a high school). He loves to read the Gleaner newspaper and likes track and field. |
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Chrisana Johnson |
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Kameka Williams |
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Kamara Williams |
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Reneek Thompson |
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Joisheena Dawkins |
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Janice Sinclair Janice Sinclair is a student at the Royal Flats Skill Project STC. She is currently taking level one training in commercial foods. When she finishes level one she will continue on in Mandeville to take Level Two. She will receive a certificate in Commercial Foods where she can get a job in a hotel as a waitress or receptionist. Her birthday is June 20, 1991. |
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Taviene Peart |
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Gregory Pinnock |
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Akeem McKenzie |
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Nickyokia Green |
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Orville Heath |
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Tisuana Newman |
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Andrew Stewart |
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Nada Campbell |
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Orane Campbell Orane has a twin brother, Odane. He is in grade 4 at Porus Primary School. His favorite subject is Math. His birthday is Jan. 7, 2001. |
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Odane Campbell |
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Shauna Kaye Lewis |
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Shamona Smith |
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Denugh Carridice |
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Anthonio Roye |
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Donald Thomas |
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Natasha Rose |
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Romona Allen |
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Gedisha McKenzie |
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Tricia James |
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Janese Crawford Janese is a very sweet little girl that attends Harmons Basic School. She is 5 years old and her birthday is Dec. 15. She likes to play with balls. |
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Rosan Williams |
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Roshane Williams |
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Jardane Green Jardane is a 10th grade student at Manchester High School. His favorite suject is Math and he would like to pursue a career in Accounting. His birthday is Dec. 24, 1995. When he is not studying, he likes to play games and read. |
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Abigayle Parker Abigayle is a 9th grade student at Foga Road High School. Her favorite subjects are Spanish, PE, and Information Technology. She likes to watch tv and read. Her birthday is May 30, 1996. |
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Darriel Sinclair Darriel is a 4th grade student at Toll Gate All Age School. His favorite subject is math. He likes to play computer games. His birthday is May 6, 2001. His teacher says he is a very well-behaved and hard- working student. |
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Takiyah Thompson Takiyah is a 4th grade student at Toll Gate All Age School. Her birthday is Dec. 6, 2001. Her favorite subject is math. She likes to play with her dolls, read and sing. She is very good in drama. |
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Gerald Patterson Gerald is a 6th grade student at Harmons All Age School. His favorite subject is math. His birthday is Sept 12, 1999. He likes to play cricket. His teacher and principal says he is a smart student who is persistent at completing his work. |
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Karry Kay Griffiths Karry Kay is in grade 7. Her birthday is March 12, 1998. Her favorite subject is language and she likes to read. Her teacher say she has improved in all areas this semester. |
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Alecia Knight Alecia is a 10th grade student at Manchester High School. Her favorite subjects are math and social studies. Her favorite thing to do when she is not studying or going to school is reading. She would like to be a speech therapist. |
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Christalee Forbes
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Herad Howell Herad is in grade 9 at Edwin Allen Comprehensive High School. He is 14 years old and has a B+ average, which is exceptional. |
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Reney (Amanda) Bartley |
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Jardane Berry Jardane Berry is 5 years old. He attends Harmons Basic School. He likes to play with his sister Maria |
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Maria Morris Maria is three years old and attends Harmons Basic School. She likes to play with her brother Jardane. |
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Sophia Morrison |
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All of these students have more than satisfactory grade reports.
Again, please email linda@wonbyonetojamaica.com to sponsor one of these students!