Back to school in Jamaica
Fr. Jim Bok, OFM, Joan Cooney (Ms. Joans) and Br. James with students from the 'Get Kids To School' program as they board 'Josey' the van that will take them to Mt. Airy All Age school.
The Get Kids to School (GKTS) Program in Negril, Jamaica fully sponsored 72 children last year making it possible for children to attend school every day.
Without the support of Franciscan benefactors and friends, many of these children would not have this opportunity for an education. “We have to try. We are the only chance some of these kids will ever have of rising above this poverty”, says Fr. Jim Bok, OFM.
Because of your support, uniforms, school supplies, early morning breakfast, lunch money and rides to school are provided as part of this commitment.
“Each school year we look forward to assisting as many children as possible. Thanks to Joan Cooney, called "Ms. Joans," for her tireless volunteer oversight of our Get Kids To School program.
This year we are preparing to outfit 150 students.
See more photos at the St. Anthony's Kitchen Facebook page.
Makiva (center) her big brother Zion (right), and a fellow student ready for school.
Ricardo enjoys his breakfast at St. Anthony's Kitchen.
All dolled up in pink school uniforms.
On the right, our faithful school bus driver Kwako
Thank you for supporting our ministries in Jamaica!
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