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Books4Kids Jamaica welcomes new Board Members
The charity has incorporated a new US entity known as Books4Kids Jamaica Inc.
Books and materials to 8,425 preschool children in 2022
Books4Kids Jamaica announced today that n 2022, over 50 volunteers helped deliver 15,000 books to 8,425 children.
Joy among recipients as 2021 Book Distribution nears completion
Books4Kids Jamaica announced today that it has completed the first week of its 2021 Book Distribution.
Books4Kids Jamaica officially changes name
Books4Kids Jamaica announced today that it has officially changed the name of its charitable organisation
6,000+ pre-school children sponsored during COVID-19.
Books4Kids Jamaica announced today that it has completed the first week of its 2021 Book Distribution in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Books4Kids Jamaica’s 10th book distribution 2017.
The charity will kicked off its 10th annual distribution today the first day of school and will continue to deliver books to children during the first 6 weeks of the school year.
Excitement builds as 6th online charity auction set to go live.
Books4Kids Jamaica announced today that its 6th Annual Online Charity Auction will kick off on Thursday April 27, 2017.
Books4Kids Jamaica delivers books to 11,367 children at 113 schools.
11,367 Kindergarten children at 113 schools across Jamaica received a book bag during its 2016 distribution.
Prime Minister Holness hand-delivers books to kindergarten children.
The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, took part in the charity’s delivery of books.
Hon. Minister Daryl Vaz hands out books to kindergarten children.
Member of Parliament, Minister Vaz was delighted to hand out books to 45 three, four and five year old pre-school children.
Early Childhood Education initiative delivers books to 6,103 children.
Record participation of sponsors in this year’s delivery of books to schools and Early Childhood Institutions across the island.
Books4Kids Jamaica raises over US$100,000.
Books4Kids Jamaica announced today the completion of its 5th Annual Online Charity Auction and fundraising effort.
Books4Kids Jamaica’s 5th online charity auction goes live.
Books4Kids Jamaica announced today that its 5th Online Charity Auction is set to go live.
Books4Kids honours sponsors of childhood education program.
Books4Kids Jamaica has presented Sponsorship Award Plaques to 45 companies and individuals.
Books4Kids Jamaica completes 2015 book distribution.
Books4Kids Jamaica announced today the official completion of its 2015 book distribution.
Books4Kids Jamaica starts 2015 book distribution to 8,500 children.
Sponsors will turn out to deliver book bags to 8,500 children in 100 schools.
6,533 four and five year old children in 72 schools receive books.
Books4Kids Jamaica announces the completion of their 2014 book distribution.
Books4Kids Jamaica program success rate measures above 91%.
Sponsors and volunteers personally will deliver book bags to 6,000 children in 60+ schools across 7 parishes.
2014 online charity auction and April 11th fundraising event.
Books4Kids Jamaica announced that its Third Annual Online Charity Auction is set to go LIVE.
Books4Kids Jamaica auction party raises $50k USD.
Annual red carpet Auction Party raised nearly US$50,000 towards Books4Kids Jamaica.
Usain Bolt donates training shoes to Books4Kids Jamaica charity auction.
Olympic legend Usain Bolt has donated his very own signed, well-worn training PUMAs.
2013 online charity auction national live tv broadcast.
CVM TV is set to do a LIVE national broadcast from the charity’s Live Auction Party at Blue Beat Ultra Lounge.
The Palmyra Foundation completes 2012 distribution.
More than 50 sponsors and volunteers personally helped deliver bookbags to 5,800 children at 76 schools.
Former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson to distribute books.
The most famous personality to join the charity’s ranks of volunteers, Mr. Patterson will bring his special brand of magic.
Books4Kids Jamaica begins 2013 distribution of 10,000 books.
The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, took part in the charity’s delivery of books.
Palmyra Foundation announces successful online charity auction.
The Palmyra Foundation announced today the successful completion of its first ever Online Charity Auction.
Palmyra Foundation announces live online auction and fundraising party.
The Palmyra Foundation announced today that the charity’s first ever Online Charity Auction is now “live”.
3,216 school children receive books from The Palmyra Foundation.
Book bags containing a pack of crayons, a pencil, 300 page BrainQuest Workbook and reading books.
World heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis helps distribute books.
The Palmyra Foundation distribute 7,000 books to 2,000 children at 12 schools.
Palmyra Foundation donates $285,000 USD in books to 10,971 children.
Officially launched in 2007, The Palmyra Foundation provided 15,000 textbooks to 2,000 children in its first year.