SOLIDARITY MISSION

"Books for Jamaica builds partnerships for development, through the transfer of intellectual and technological resources."

Books for Jamaica is a solidarity project that ships books, computers and other resources to community organizations, schools, libraries and other institutions that serve rural and urban Jamaicans.  We have established partnerships that directly serve the people of Jamaica. 

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Books for Jamaica organizes various community events focusing on Jamaican culture, human rights and social-economic needs.   Recently,  our Jamaican Film Festival featured a Bob Marley documentary film,  a Marcus Garvey documentary film  and the rare film "Lion of Judah" (Haile Selassie's 1966 official visit to Jamaica).   Invited speakers and delegations from Jamaica are a part of our programming goal.  Community awareness and participation is an important part of building solidarity with Jamaica. 

SUPPORT

Books for Jamaica is a growing solidarity organization.  Although most of our material aid shipments of books, computers and office supplies are donated, there are other expenses that require funding.  Shipping for six computers, monitors and supplies to Kingston can cost  up to $300.   Book shipments weighing 400 lbs cost  approximately $250.  Items that are not donated must be purchased, such as inkjet printers ($30-$50 per printer plus spare ink cartridges). 

FINANCIALYour financial help is needed to complete our partner projects.  Contributions to Books for Jamaica are deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Please make your check or money order payable to: Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church - Books for Jamaica and send it to Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield, New Jersey  07060.

GOODS If you would like to make a material aid donation (computers, printers, books, office supplies, etc.) or  to establish a partnership project in Jamaica, call us at 908-789-2199.  

CONTACT INFORMATION

Books for Jamaica
PO Box 67
Garwood, New Jersey  07027 USA

Phone: 908 - 789 - 2199
Email: BOOKSFORJAMAICA@HOTMAIL.COM

Books for Jamaica welcomes your solidarity and any contributions you can provide!