Christel House Jamaica
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$19,200 Goal
Christel House Jamaica
Opened in 2020, Christel House Jamaica is a non-profit, tuition-free school that removes the barriers to education for our students who come from some of the most violent and underserved communities in St. Catherine. By adding transportation, breakfast and lunch, books and supplies, uniforms and more, we are disrupting the cycle of generational poverty for our students and their families, creating a ripple effect in their communities.nLocated in Twickenham Park, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, we are transforming the lives of children experiencing poverty through a holistic approach. We currently serve more than 470 students from Kindergarten through Grade 7 within an 8-mile radius of our school.
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Org Type:
Charity
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Org Size:
10-Jun
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Years of Operation:
5
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Use of Funds: To support our transportation program which ensures our students have a safe and secure ride to and from school every day. The cost of transportation is one of the main reasons Jamaican children do not attend school. The program also reduces loitering and exposure to sexual predators and abuse on public transportation.
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Parish(s): St. Catherine
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Address:
Dobson's Farm, Twickenham Park, Spanish Town, St. Catherine
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Tax Registration Number:
002-673-410
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Website:
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Phone
8767287736 -
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Mission/Impact Statement
Christel House Jamaica prepares graduates to achieve upward economic mobility, demonstrate good citizenship, and become empowered to identify and realise their goals, dreams, and human potential.
Priority Needs
US$480 transports a single student for the school year. nUS$19,200 will fill a bus, transporting 40 students to and from school all year long.
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Key Services or Activities
Our model starts with: n* Rigorous & Holistic Academicsn* Character & Leadership Development n* Parental & Caregiver Engagementn* Trauma-Informed Care Interventionsn* Health & Wellness Screeningn* Cognitive Behavioural TherapynWe remove the barriers to education by adding (free of cost): n+ Tuitionn+ Transportationn+ Breakfast, lunch, and snackn+ Uniformsn+ Books and suppliesn+ Up to 5 years of college and career counselling for graduates
Impact Made
Our first Grade 6 cohort achieved positive results on PEP exams: 31% achieved Proficiency or higher in all areas tested and 63% achieved Proficiency or higher in Science (within 5% of the national average). Long-term outcomes from our sister schools are encouraging: CH graduates are 3 times more likely than their peers to secure formal employment.
