KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a significant boost to post-hurricane recovery efforts, the NCB Foundation’s Grant a Wish initiative has allocated JMD $250,000 to Christine Haber Ministries International. The donation will specifically aid seniors and infants across communities severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Bishop Christine Haber, leading the relief operations, emphasized the critical needs of elderly residents who suffered extensive property damage. “Many seniors are unemployed and faced catastrophic roof losses during the hurricane,” Haber stated. “Roofing repairs represent a substantial financial burden that most cannot shoulder independently.”
The remaining funds will address urgent requirements for infants, encompassing nutritional supplies, clothing, and diapers. Haber highlighted the immediate nature of this support, noting, “Numerous infants are currently lacking essentials. We will procure and distribute these items directly within the communities we serve.”
Christine Haber Ministries International possesses extensive experience in disaster response, with outreach programs spanning church missions, community development, and international humanitarian aid. Haber referenced previous disaster engagements, including ground operations in Haiti post-Hurricane Matthew and recent psychosocial support and supply distributions across Jamaican parishes following Hurricane Melissa.
Sheree Martin, Director of NCB Foundation, described the selection of Haber’s organization as both strategically timed and personally significant. “When evaluating trusted, organized partners capable of rapid and effective response, Christine Haber was the immediate choice,” Martin explained. “Having known Christine since we were 18, I recognize this work as her life’s mission. Their operational structure and community reach perfectly align with Grant a Wish’s objectives during this critical period.”
Current relief activities are concentrated in multiple parishes including Middle Quarters (St. Elizabeth), Mile Gully (Manchester), Liverpool (Trelawny), and rural St. James. The NCB Foundation’s Grant a Wish program remains accessible to all Jamaican residents until December 31, 2025, with nominations accepted online at www.jncb.com/grantawish or at NCB branches nationwide.