Hurricane Melissa Updates
Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of Jamaica, leaving families displaced and communities underwater. The Rose Light Foundation responded immediately, delivering food, water, clothing, and essential supplies to those in need.
This page captures the strength and resilience of the people we serve through powerful videos and photos.
Thank you for all the donations. They have truly made a difference in the lives of many. Your support helps rebuild lives and restore hope.
Videos
Roll over and click videos to hear heartfelt stories from community members who’ve felt the love, care, and support you’ve sent their way.
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These packages exist because of you. Each donated item from food to baby supplies to solar lighting becomes a lifeline for a family facing unimaginable loss.
These care packages represent the love, teamwork, and generosity of everyone who has shown up for Jamaica. With every box loaded, we’re reminded of how many people came together to make this possible. Thank you for helping us reach the families who need us most.
What we witnessed on the road to deliver aid was heartbreaking. Homes destroyed, families displaced, entire communities struggling to rebuild. Yet even in the midst of crisis, hope remains. We passed scenes of unimaginable destruction, but we kept moving because every care package meant hope waiting at the other end. This is why we show up. This is why we cannot stop. The mission continues.
The destruction you’re seeing isn’t a moment. Unfortunately this is their daily reality with nowhere to turn. Families are waking up to collapsed roofs, flooded homes, and empty cupboards. This is why we show up. This is why your support matters. Together we can give them relief, dignity, and a path forward.
We’re loading everything needed to repair Carmelita’s roof so she can finally sleep without fear. Your support makes moments like this possible.
While so many families are still waiting for help, Carmelita’s repairs started today. Same-day work. Same-day relief. This is what showing up looks like.
We made major progress on Carmelita’s roof and tonight will be a little safer for her, but her home still needs additional repairs. Today’s work brought immediate relief, yet this is only the beginning. There is still more to fix, and we are committed to seeing it through. We will keep showing up.
Driving through the hills of Jamaica, witnessing homes and lives forever changed by Hurricane Melissa. The devastation is overwhelming, but so is the strength of the people who call these hills home.
A Jamaica we hardly recognize, the hills once lush and green now stand bare after Hurricane Melissa.
Nature will heal, and so will we.Floodwaters may have submerged the entire district, but the spirit of the community remains unshaken. Together, we stand with our neighbors — bringing relief, comfort, and the promise of brighter days ahead.
Teams on the ground unloading essential food items for care packages and delivery. Thank you to all our donors and relief partners, your generosity makes this mission possible.
Unloading a van full of essentials, every item made possible by your contributions. From food and water to daily necessities, each donation helped bring relief and hope to families in need.
Our incredible volunteers are on the ground packaging essentials like flour, sugar, and rice, making sure every bag reaches a family in need. Every scoop, every smile, every act of service helps us stretch our impact and share hope across communities.
All packed up and ready to hit the road, each care package filled with love, hope, and essentials for families in need.
Every delivery is a reminder of why we started — to bring relief, hope, and love to those who need it most.
Visiting our elders in the community, many grateful not just for the care packages, but for a hug, a smile, and the reminder that they are not alone. We’re here to share strength, love, and light in this time of need.
It’s always a blessing to meet elders who were touched by Grandma Rose’s kindness. This gentleman has known our family for decades — and though he’s lost his sight, his gratitude and spirit shine bright. Moments like these remind us why we continue her legacy of love, care, and community.
Pure joy on the journey! We met this gentleman along the road, and his excitement over receiving a care package was contagious. Moments like these remind us that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference.
‘Nothing is too small when God is in it.’
Her words say it all, a beautiful reminder that even the smallest act of kindness can carry immeasurable impact. She was so appreciative for her care package, and it’s through your generosity that hope continues to grow in every corner of our communityAs we approached this wonderful husband and wife with their care package, their stories and smiles filled the air with warmth. In that moment, we could feel Grandma Rose with us — her giving and loving spirit shining through every laugh, every hug, every word.
Photos
This is the ceiling Carmelita has been living under—wet, mold-covered, and unsafe. Her roof repairs are complete, but the inside of her home still needs major work. We will not leave her alone in this. We’re committed to seeing the full restoration through.
This family received everything from food and baby items to essential supplies, and their gratitude says it all. The smiles in this photo reflect relief, hope, and a moment of comfort they truly deserved. We were grateful to leave them with an abundance of care package items, and their joy fuels our mission. Today they received the support they have been praying for, and their gratitude reminds us why this work matters.
These two young mothers received essential baby items, food, and supplies that will help them care for their little ones with a bit more ease. We met them in incredibly hard circumstances, and today they received the support they have been longing for. Their relief and gratitude were beautiful to witness and remind us why every act of care matters.
Packed with care packages and two mattresses, this van carries hope for the people we will meet today. Every item inside is on its way to someone who truly needs it, offering comfort and relief to the families we find along the road. We may not know their names yet, but we know their needs, and we are ready to show up.
Mother Mac’s son, our dad, was so proud to see all the donations and the hard work that went into helping those in need in our community of Aenon Town. His pride was a reflection of the love and legacy that built this foundation.
Families arriving to receive care packages filled with hope, love, and essentials. Thank you to every donor and partner who helped make moments like this possible.
Your generosity has brought more than food, it’s brought hope, comfort, and connection. Thank you for helping us care for those who need it most.
He knew our beloved Grandma Rose and still remembers her kindness. Though he’s lost his sight, his heart shines bright, and his gratitude for the care package reminds us exactly why we do what we do.
Along the way, we met old friends who grew up with our dad and still remember the love and kindness Grandma Rose showed them. Hearing their stories reminds us that her light continues to shine through every life she touched.
This mother–daughter duo lost so much when their home flooded, yet their gratitude and strength shine through. Because of your generosity, our care packages have brought peace of mind to them, and to so many others rebuilding their lives.
While receiving his care package, this elder shared his experience during the storm, how he lost his roof in Hurricane Melissa and used parts of his chicken coop and a tarp for temporary shelter. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, we’re now able to help with his roof repairs and bring comfort back to his home.

