The Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment (URGE) Foundation, spearheaded by Ziggy and Orly Marley, is scaling up its home rebuilding initiatives to support Jamaican families displaced by Hurricane Melissa. This expansion builds on a successful collaboration with Michelle Gordon, founder of the BossMom Network and a goodwill ambassador for Food for the Poor. Gordon emphasized the shared mission of reconstructing homes, restoring hope, and empowering single mothers and children across Jamaica. Initially committing $50,000 to the project, the Marleys have since mobilized additional funding from the music industry to address the heightened need post-Melissa. In a recent media release, Gordon announced upcoming initiatives focusing on immediate hurricane relief and long-term financial support for rebuilding efforts. ‘Ziggy and Orly have been steadfast partners,’ Gordon stated. ‘Their renewed support enables us to transition swiftly from relief to restoration, helping mothers move beyond survival to nurturing their children and rebuilding their futures.’ BossMom Builds, in partnership with Food for the Poor Jamaica, has historically provided safe, sustainable housing for vulnerable mothers. In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the initiative has pivoted to a $100,000 campaign aimed at repairing damaged homes, furnishing new ones, and restoring livelihoods. Marsha Burrell-Rose, Marketing, Public Relations, and Missions Manager at Food for the Poor, highlighted the power of collaboration: ‘This partnership exemplifies unity, combining faith, purpose, and action to rebuild communities and restore lives across Jamaica. It’s compassion in motion.’ Ziggy Marley echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the foundation’s commitment to love in action. ‘Jamaica is our home, and helping families rebuild after this storm is our shared responsibility,’ he said. Since its inception in 1992, the URGE Foundation has focused on improving lives through education, health, and community development. Its ongoing collaboration with BossMom Builds underscores the transformative impact of compassion and partnership. Gordon is now calling on individuals, corporate partners, and the Jamaican diaspora to join the mission. ‘Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us rebuild homes, restore hope, and keep mothers and children safe,’ she added. Donations can be made directly to Food for the Poor Jamaica, with all funds allocated to BossMom Builds for reconstruction efforts.
Ziggy Marley’s URGE Foundation and BossMom Network to rebuild homes for Jamaican mothers and children
