Jacksonville City Carrier Stacy Swain feels blessed.
Swain says "many residents of Jamaica find that providing for themselves and their families is a monetary challenge. In some case even basic toiletries and clothing are unreachable because of the expensive local economy."
She is assisting a small percentage of these residents by collecting and purchasing basic items such as toothpaste, deodorant, under garments, clothing and shoes and providing them to the needy at no charge.
The items are shipped to Jamaica and where Swain distributes donations through a budding network of assistants and religious charitable organizations to needy areas of Jamaica.
She collects donations such as new and used clothes, medicines, toiletries, etc. and takes them to Jamaica and distributes them in the poor barrios of this country.
This year Swain has made eight trips to Jamaica. She has applied for a 501C (non-profit application) and is also partnering with a pastor in country to help her with this mission.
Stacy is working on a website to help communicate the need and collect donations from others: http://www.stacysblessings.com/indexworking.htm (See photos on her website)
"Every trip has rewarded me, but also embedded a resolve to do more. The need is great!"
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