Jamaican Americans for a Better Jamaica Inc.
One dream. One team. One love.
About Us
About Us
Jamaican Americans For A Better Jamaica Inc.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Worcester, MA, USA, founded on the belief that the opportunities granted to Jamaican Americans should be used to foster growth, resilience, and positive change back home.
Our mission is to create feasible, impactful opportunities for the Jamaican diaspora to stay connected and invest directly in Jamaica's future.
Our Purpose: Connecting Diaspora and Community
The foundation of JABJ is a commitment to contributing to positive social change and the enrichment of Jamaican communities, while actively working to reduce the burden of poverty. We achieve this through two core pathways:
Empowering the Diaspora: Providing transparent and efficient ways for Jamaican Americans to channel their resources and support back to the island.
Supporting Jamaica: Directly investing in local initiatives that address critical social and economic needs.
Our Key Focus Areas
We focus our resources and programs on sustainable impact, addressing critical issues defined by the communities we serve:
Education & Youth Development - We promote the importance of learning and reduce barriers to education by providing school fee assistance, school supplies, and supporting local educational projects.
Poverty Reduction & Relief-We actively identify community needs and host fundraising events to deliver targeted assistance, including essential resources like food and direct financial aid.
Primary Prevention & Health -We support the delivery of essential educational and primary prevention programs in schools and public venues, with a focus on health education, mental health awareness, and addressing violence against women and children.
Creating a Brighter Future Together
Many Jamaicans migrate to the USA and other countries in search of better opportunities, but we carry Jamaica in our hearts. We believe in harnessing the collective strength of the Jamaican American community to make a tangible, lasting difference.
We stand with Jamaica and support making it a better, stronger, and more equitable place for all its people.
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali.
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Who We Are:
Meet Our Team!
Elizabeth A. Hylton
Elizabeth is a first generation American with roots in St. Ann and Westmoreland. She holds a BA in Theatre from College of the Holy Cross, and a BS and MA in nursing from the MGH School of Nursing. Elizabeth Works as a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist in Worcester, MA. She is passionate about empowering Jamaica's youth and education through the arts. She loves reggae music and east Indian mangoes.
Gregory Hylton
Born to Jamaican immigrants Gregory visited Jamaica frequently growing up. He holds a BS in Computer Science from Westfield State College and currently work as a computer software engineer. Gregory has continued to make regular trips to Jamaica as an adult and is excited about technology based service projects on the island.
Alicia D. Gordon
Alicia is a native Jamaican who now resides in Florida. She received a BA in Psychology from Florida International University. Alicia works as a Targeted Case Manager for a mental health agency. She is passionate about community education, creating opportunities for youth, improving quality of life for Jamaicans, and overall contributing to a better Jamaica. She loves Jamaican food and culture.
Kareen Wedderburn
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Bridgette L. Hylton
Bridgette is the daughter of Jamaican immigrants. She obtained a BA in Sociology from Dartmouth College and is a graduate of Harvard Law School. Bridgette left corporate law to accept the position of Assistant Director at a private mental health clinic.
Dr. Jennifer Hylton
Simone Ho
Jacqueline Stevens​