JUSTCONNECT

RESOURCE HUB | COMMUNITY CENTER | CO-WORKING SPACE

THE CHALLENGE

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, we experienced firsthand the challenges, delays, and red tape that prevented communities from receiving timely support. It was frustrating to see people in urgent need being left behind while processes stalled. That frustration fueled our commitment to take matters into our own hands to ensure our communities get the assistance they deserve.

OUR SOLUTION

We’re launching JustConnect, a community-first recovery hub built to bypass barriers and get real support directly to those who need it. JustConnect will offer immediate relief, including food, water, Wi-Fi, electricity, business and wellness support. As recovery continues, it will expand into a long-term space for business assistance, workforce development, and co-working opportunities, giving residents and entrepreneurs the tools they need not just to rebuild, but to thrive.

WAYS TO SUPPORT
DONATE NOW

The most effective way to support us is through a monetary donation. This will help us pay for supplies, equipment, admin fees, etc. No amount is too small!
HIRE US

By choosing our accounting services, you're giving opportunities to highly skilled Jamaican professionals hired through our workforce development program!
BUILD

Whether it's through tech and furniture donations or through fundraising and manpower, help us build!
PARTNER

Come talk to us about ways we can partner! Help us with program development, arts, wellness initiatives, and more. We need your expertise!

OUR PARTNERS

Ignite Change Jamaica

FISCAL SPONSOR

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PARTNER

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CORE CONCEPTS

    • Provide a safe space with access to Wi-Fi, electricity, water, food, and other immediate necessities

    • Deliver small business recovery grants

    • Offer wellness and trauma support

    • In-person and virtual workforce training

    • Entrepreneurship education

    • Remote work readiness and digital literacy coaching

  • Operate a workspace with

    • Reliable Wi-Fi and electricity

    • Access to online business tools

    • A café for networking, collaboration, and community building

    • Training in sustainable farming and agri-business

    • Shared infrastructure

    • Farm stands and community markets to improve food access

    • Teach and employ artists to rebuild business signage and public murals

    • Host creative residencies and community art projects celebrating renewal

  • Provide emotional care and respite for residents and recovery workers through yoga, meditation, and sound healing for trauma recovery.

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TIMELINE

PHASE 1: RECOVERY & STABILIZATION
0 - 12 MONTHS

  • Provide reliable Wi-Fi, electricity, food, water access, and respite care

  • Serve as a coordination hub for residents and recovery workers

  • Support business owners with access to shared infrastructure

  • Develop a co-working and digital access hub to enable remote work and local business operations

PHASE 2: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
1 - 3 YEARS

  • Provide entrepreneurship and workforce training for business start up, scaling, and technical skills

  • Expand programs to include international partnerships, creative residencies, and training exchanges

PHASE 3: LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY
3 - 5+ YEARS

  • Host creative arts residencies

  • Build a self-sustaining local economy powered by entrepreneurship, agriculture, digital access, and cultural tourism

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Women Entrepreneurship Program

Community feedback following our hurricane relief efforts made it clear that consistent connectivity, business support, and safe spaces for women to rebuild and grow were top of mind for those affected.

That's why phase 2 of Just Connect will focus on empowering women entrepreneurs.

Informed by community needs and our own expertise in finance, we're providing:

  • Microgrants and microloans

  • Quarterly business development workshops

  • Mentorship and coaching

  • Financial literacy resources

  • Networking and peer support opportunities.

Why invest in women? Research from UN Women and the Harvard Kennedy School shows that women reinvest up to 90% of their income back into their families and communities, compared to 30–40% for men. This reinvestment strengthens education, healthcare, nutrition, and long-term community stability.

With this phase, our goal is to increase the number and long-term success of women-owned businesses in Jamaica to support hurricane recovery through sustainable economic development and to build a resilient, community-centered recovery model.

Learn more about how you can support today! 

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