When I first signed up for the short term volunteer program, I wasn't really sure what I was getting myself into, but I'm so grateful I came! In the time I've been here so far, it has been super eye-opening for me to get a glimpse into the lives of the kids at the...

When we moved to Anderson, SC from northern Indiana, we never imagined how rewarding it would be to watch the thrift stores grow over the next eight years! It’s been quite an adventure, especially the last few years as we’ve expanded from one JRM Store location to...

Hi! We are the Kanagys! We arrived here in Jamaica in June of 2024, excited to become a part of the Jamaica Relief Ministries (JRM) team. Our role is to help relaunch and lead JRM’s short-term volunteer program... appropriately named Impact! This program will now be...

I have always had a heart to serve on an international mission trip. But I never really felt called. 2 years ago, my husband, Dave, and I went to Jamaica on vacation. We witnessed only a small part of what life there is really like. Coming back to the states we...

Why do bad things happen to innocent children? Why are children born into difficulty; some of it so bad that we can’t adequately describe it? Babies are left in dumpsters, left beside the road in garbage bags, or left alone inside a house all day…abandoned, afraid,...

It is such a great feeling living here in Jamaica and serving in this new capacity as Director of Operations for Jamaica Relief Ministries - Jamaica. I’ll use this opportunity to highlight the work of those who have served before me. Job well done! Jamaica Relief...

Hey! I’m Ashley, and I’m an Auntie here at JRM. Well, for one more week, that is. When asked if I would write for our newsletter, I didn’t really jump at the chance because my heart doesn’t feel like it’s at a place to write “newslettery” things. But I can tell you a...

When Jason* came to Little Miracles Children’s Home, the lack of development in his motor skills were an issue for him. He was also mostly non-verbal, so his frustration would come out through anger by hitting others, throwing fits, and generally shutting down....

JRM’s Family Connect program helps families with a safe place to live together. After 13 years, Rosalee’s* spouse left her with 4 young children to care for. Due to a lack of resources, the children were not able to return to school. Along with this, one of the...

As a special needs child, April* was delayed in her development. Walking was a challenge, and it was unknown what she would be able to do for herself. As she bonded with her caregivers, she has been able to learn many things that never seemed possible. Walking,...