The Joseph & Vera Douglas Family Foundation

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The Joseph and Vera Douglas Family Foundation, Inc. (JVDFF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting at-risk communities in Jamaica. We provide essential resources through literacy programs, health and well-being workshops, advocacy, and community support. Our mission is to empower individuals to improve their quality of life and achieve greater self-sufficiency.

Our Impact

Years of Service

Women Kept Safe

Books Collected

Our Initiatives

Health & Wellbeing

Jamaica’s health disparities are both complex and serious, and we at JVDFF are dedicated to addressing them. We offer health and wellbeing workshops that educate women about the most common chronic illnesses, mental health challenges, and mental illnesses affecting communities in Jamaica. These workshops provide prevention tips and strategies for living a healthier life. To ensure accessibility, all sessions are virtual, allowing women from across the island to participate and benefit.

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Stop Violence Against Women

Launched in 2023, the S.A.F.E. Women Workshop is a community-driven initiative aimed at addressing violence against women and girls in Jamaica. These three-hour sessions provide participants with essential safety awareness, self-defense techniques, education on gender-based violence, and access to wellness resources. Since its inception, over 100 women have completed the program. We aim to offer S.A.F.E. Women Workshops three times a year, serving at least 60 women annually. While the program is currently fully virtual, we are expanding to include in-person sessions this year to increase accessibility and impact.

Mission in Action

The Mission in Action project was successfully completed on October 22, 2024, at **Petersfield Primary & Infant School** (PPIS). TGenerous donations of books, materials, equipment, and supplies will play a crucial role in tsparking children’s imaginations and expanding their understanding of themselves, their community, and the world. Books are a vital tool for improving reading skills and equipping students to make well-informed decisions about their future.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the benevolent donors whose contributions were key to the successful completion of this project.

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In August 2025 we partnered with the Jamaica Constabulary Force Chaplaincy Branch for their annual Back to School Giveaway in Montego Bay & Kingston to collect essential school and classroom supplies to bless students and teachers in Jamaica and make a positive impact.

Christmas of 2024, JVDFF partnered with Lasco Chin Foundation, Dress for Success Jamaica, Petersfield Primary & Infant School PTA, DOVE, Empowered Women in Business International and Trauma Advocacy Group to gift 100+ survivors of domestic violence in Maryland & Jamaica with holiday boxes filled with personal care & beauty items.

In October 2024 we supported the Petersfield Primary & Infant School (PPIS), providign generous donations of books, materials, equipment, and supplies that will play a crucial role in sparking children’s imaginations and expanding their understanding of themselves, their community, and the world.

Thank you to Our Partners

And our deepest gratitude to all the benevolent donors whose contributions help support our projects.

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Upcoming Events

Community Health Fair

Friday, October 17, 2025 | 9am-4pm

Cedar Valley Community Centre
Sligoville, St. Catherine, Jamaica

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10th Anniversary celebration

Early 2026

Join us as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Joseph & Vera Douglas Family Foundation, Inc. This milestone gala promises to be an unforgettable evening of elegance, culture, and community.

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