Send a Child to School
Because of the extreme poverty in the community where we live and work, many parents get caught in a decision between sending their child to school and buying food for dinner.
Why do Jamaican students need money for school?
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What you get when you sponsor a student
We collect grade reports every semester which are forwarded to you so that you may track your student’s progress. We also request that the student write to you twice a year and enclose a photograph. You can be involved in the community of Harmons by providing hope to its children and families in the midst of mass unemployment and widespread illiteracy. Won By One To Jamaica does not take out any overhead expenses from your gift, and your entire gift is tax-deductible.
What the student receives from your support
We know students in all age brackets who are in need of financial aid for their education.
The costs are as follows:
College: $150 per month
High School: $100 per month
Elementary School: $40 per month
Preschool: $25 per month
These fees help equip the student with the basic and minimum requirements for attending public school in
How to sponsor a student
Just contact us! We’d be glad to connect you with a student in need of your help. Your support can be mailed to Won By One To Jamaica at 296 Treasure
Or send us an email to info@wonbyonetojamaica.com.
How we determine who’s eligible for sponsorship
Students must maintain a C+ average, and be a student in good standing at their school. We collect grade reports at the end of every semester. Furthermore, families are evaluated so that only those with the greatest financial need are eligible.
Success story!
Here's one example of what sponsoring a child can do. Henry & Linda Shaffer met Garth Anderson, a bright young student who had little hope of going past 7th grade. The Shaffers decided to help Garth finish his education. Garth graduated at the top of his class in high school . Being the first person from Harmons to go to college, he again graduated number one in his class and became a teacher. In 2004, he was voted teacher of the year for the entire island. In 2005, he began teaching at the college from which he had graduated. In the fall of 2006, Garth became the principal of one of the largest high schools on the island. Garth is currently serving on the Board of Directors of Won By One To Jamaica. He returns to Harmons every week to oversee the distribution of money to over 60 students who are being sponsored. He also follows up to make sure they are doing their work and earning good grades, as well as taking new applications for students who have a passion to learn. Without the intervention of the Shaffers, Garth would self-admittedly be aimlessly wandering the streets like so many of the young men of Harmons .
Students who need sponsors:
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Kishauna Hall |
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Shannalee Williams |
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Sasha Gay Grant She is 13 years old and is the oldest of one brother and three sisters. Sasha enjoys reading, singing, and dancing. |
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Sasha-Gaye is in grade 10 at Porus High. Her favorite subject is Religious Education. Her birthday is Aug. 3, 1994. She likes to read and do her homework. |
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Dale Whyte (Joe) Joe attends Porus High School. His favorite subjects are math, science, and language. He has two brothers and three sisters. Joe enjoys playing and studying. |
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Allisa Williams Allisa has graduated from Porus High School and is attending Mandeville Caregiver's Training Institute. She would like to continue taking classes in basic nursing. The fee is only $50 per month. Allisa writes short poems and likes to read. She has one brother and one sister. |
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Lacey Garwood Lacey Garwood is a 19-year-old student that would like to continue her education by attending HEART Academy. She will be taking a food and beverage course. She wants to learn the proper way to run a business and to have an opportunity to work in the tourist industry. She has also started working on a degree in nursing by completing a practical nurse certificate. She would like to have both certificates. |
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Clinton Pitter |
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Jerby Newman |
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Nicole Chamberlain Nichole attends Lennon High School. Nicole does well in Chemistry and Biology. |
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Shaquille Vassell Shaquille is a 12-year-old student entering into grade 7 at Bellfield High School. His birthday is March 29, 1997. His favorite subject is Science. When he gets home from school he does his homework and studies then he likes to play football. He has 5 sisters. When he grows up he wants to be a singer. |
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Sanay Morrison Sanay is a student at Lennon High School. Her teachers say she has an excellent attitude and grasps new ideas readily. |
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Jadia Reid Jadia attends Harmons All Age School. Her birthday is 5/26/2000. She enjoys reading and helping around the house. Her teachers say she shows much interest in her work and is a cooperative and disciplined child. |
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Kesha Denton She is a student at Bellefield High School. Kesha enjoys physical education and religious studies. Her teachers say she is courteous. |
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Shanique Lewis Shanique is a student at Winston Jones High School. Her birthday is December 17,1995. She likes to read and her favorite subject is English. |
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Shackeera Williams Shackeera is a 5th grade student at Harmons All Age School. Her favorite subject is math. When she is not in school, she likes to play with her friends. She does her homework and likes to read. Her birthday is June 24, 1999. She has one brother and six sisters. |
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Felicia Whyte (Puttie) Felicia attends an all-girl school, Bishop Gibson High School. She enjoys reading and singing. She plays on the net ball team. Felicia has excellent grades. |
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Garbrey Scott Garbrey attends Porus High School. He enjoys cricket and soccer. Garbrey's favorite subject is science. |
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Shanique Reid Shanique is a student at Harmons All Age School. She is in grade 6. Her birthday is Jan. 21, 1997. Her favorite subject is math. She likes to study and to help people. This summer she went with the groups to the infirmary to visit with them. |
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Sherri-Ann Morris Sherri-Ann is a student at Osborne Store Junior High. She excels in the subject of English Language. |
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Nickay Smith |
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Deneisha Daley Deneisha attends Porus High School. She has a very good grade average. Here is what her teachers say about her: It has been an absolute pleasure having Daneisha as a student. Her jovial personality, good manners, and strong sense of discipline are to be lauded. These assets along with her dependability pave the way for success. |
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Wayne Johnson Wayne is 16 years old and in grade 10 at Knox College (a high school). He loves to read the Gleaner newspaper and likes track and field. |
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Chrisana Johnson |
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Romario Hajarie Romario attends Denby High School. He has excellent grades - highest marks in Reading and Language Arts. |
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Nordell McKenzie (Miguel) |
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Keniel Thompson Bellefield High School Keniel is a freshman this year at Bellefield High School. He loves soccer and books! |
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Derrice Grant |
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Shaquille Wright Shaquille is 13 years old. He has been accepted at Manchester High School in Mandeville. He's in the school choir and the spanish club. His teachers say he's "an ardent worker," and believes he will do very well in high school. |
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Shamanique Garwood Shamanique is 4 years old. She attends St. Jago Basic School. She likes to draw and dance. |
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ShaShae Reid Sha Shae attends Harmons Basic School. Her birthday is Aug. 29, 2004.
Rojae Reid Rojae's birthday is Dec. 20, 2005. Also a student at Harmons Basic School. |
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Herad Howell Herad is in grade 8 at Edwin Allen Comprehensive High School. He is 13 years old and has a B+ average, which is exceptional. |
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Reney (Amanda) Bartley |
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Tinasha Morrison Tinasha attends Harmons Basic School. She was born on May 18, 2006 and loves going to pre-school. |
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Kameka Williams |
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Kamara Williams |
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Janice Sinclair Janice Sinclair is a student at the Royal Flats Skill Project STC. She is currently taking level one training in commercial foods. When she finishes level one she will continue on in Mandeville to take Level Two. She will receive a certificate in Commercial Foods where she can get a job in a hotel as a waitress or receptionist. Her birthday is June 20, 1991. |
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Taneice Douglas Taneice is 12 years old and attends St Jago All Age School. Her birthday is Jan. 2, 1997. Her favorite subject is mathematics. She likes to run and is going to competition to represent her school. |
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Reneek Thompson |
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Joisheena Dawkins |
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Alex Dixon Alex is 3 years old and attends Harmons Basic School. He loves to run and play. |
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Omaya Douglas |
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Annastacia Dixon Annastacia was born on September 12, 2003. She attends Harmons All age and is in grade 1. She loves drawing. |
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Renneito Pitter |
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Taviene Peart |
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Gregory Pinnock |
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Akeem McKenzie |
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Aneskia Morrison |
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Orville Heath |
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Tisuana Newman |
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Nickyokia Green Nicky is in grade 9 at Porus High. Her favorite subject is Science and her birthday is Oct. 10, 1994. She is in the Reading Club.
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Ruchaine Davis Ruchaine is in grade 7 at Porus High. He likes to read and watch T.V. He likes football. |
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Andrew Stewart |
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Nada Campbell |
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Orane Campbell Orane has a twin brother, Odane. He is in grade 3 at Porus Primary School. His favorite subject is Math. His birthday is Jan. 7, 2001. |
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Odane Campbell |
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Shauna Kaye Lewis Shamona Smith
Shauna's birthday is Feb. 17, 1993. Her favorite subject in school is Spanish and Language. She likes to study and do her homework when she comes home from school. When she grows up she wants to be a police officer. She is in grade 10.
Shamona is in grade 9 at Porus High School. Her favorite subject is Language Arts. In her spare time she likes to read. Her birthday is July 27, 1995. 
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Denugh Carridice |
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Anthonio Roye |
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Donald Thomas |
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Natasha Rose |
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Ramona Allen |
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Gedisha McKenzie |
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Sophia Morrison |
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Jamar and Truslee Ashman Truslee is 3 years old and also attends Harmons Basic School. She likes to play with Jamar. |
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Tricia James |
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Janese Crawford Janese is a very sweet little girl that attends Harmons Basic School. She is 5 years old and her birthday is Dec. 15. She likes to play with balls. |
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Rosan Williams |
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Roshane Williams |
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All of these students have more than satisfactory grade reports.