Lifespan Spring Water Supports Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Melissa

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which left several communities across western Jamaica in urgent need of relief, Lifespan Spring Water had stepped forward to support recovery efforts through critical water donations.

Recognizing that access to clean drinking water is among the most pressing needs, Lifespan has collaborated with Rotary Jamaica to fill and distribute hundreds of gallons of water to hard-hit communities in Negril and Savanna-la-Mar.

The initiative is being spearheaded by Assistant Governor Peta-Gaye Pryce, who coordinated efforts among her nest of Rotary clubs across the island. Clubs in less-affected areas mobilized quickly, delivering food, hygiene supplies, and water to those impacted. In response to the urgent call for water, Lifespan opened its Buff Bay plant to fill Rotary’s gallon-and-a-half containers, ensuring families in the west received clean, safe drinking water.

In addition to its partnership with Rotary, Lifespan also donated 50 cases of 5-gallon bottled water to Dream Entertainment in support of their hurricane relief drive, extending the company’s reach to more communities in need.

“Lifespan has always been committed to the well-being of Jamaicans,” said Karonna Atkins, Brand Manager at Lifespan Spring Water. “In times of crisis, we see it as our duty to step up and provide one of the most essential resources — clean water — to help families recover and rebuild.”

Through these and several other efforts, Lifespan continues to demonstrate its dedication to community resilience and its ongoing partnership with civic organizations across Jamaica.

About Lifespan Spring Water
Lifespan Spring Water, sourced from the Blue Mountains of Jamaica, is a leading producer of natural alkaline spring water. The company is committed to sustainability, community development, and providing high-quality hydration to Jamaicans and beyond.

Ziggy Marley, U.R.G.E Foundation and BossMom Network Rebuild Homes for Jamaica’s Mothers and Children

The U.R.G.E. Foundation, led by Ziggy and Orly Marley, will broaden their home rebuild

projects to assist displaced families affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.

An extension of an already successful partnership led by Michelle Gordon, Founder of the

BossMom Network, and the Goodwill Ambassador for Food For The Poor, the organizations

share the continued commitment of rebuilding homes, restoring hope, and empowering single

mothers & children cross the island.

The initial $50,000 US donation amplifies the commitment from Marley and U.R.G.E., who have

taken immediate action following the storm, working to raise additional funding across the

music industry. New initiatives will be announced in the coming weeks, focusing on immediate

hurricane relief assistance as well as long-term financial support for the rebuild ahead.

“Ziggy and Orly have been with us from the beginning.” said Michelle Gordon. “Their renewed

support at this critical time allows us to move quickly from relief to restoration, helping mothers

get out of survival mode and back into nurturing their children and rebuilding their futures.”

Since its inception, BossMom Builds has partnered with Food For The Poor Jamaica to provide

safe, sustainable housing for mothers in need. Following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa,

the initiative has shifted focus to a $100,000 rebuilding campaign, aimed at repairing damaged

homes, furnishing new ones, and restoring livelihoods for affected families.

Marketing, PR and Missions Manager, Marsha Burrell-Rose, shared that “Partnerships like this

remind us that we are stronger together. BossMom Builds, the URGE Foundation, and Food

For The Poor are combining faith, purpose, and action to rebuild communities and restore lives

across Jamaica. This is compassion in motion, and I am honoured to be part of it.”

“Our foundation’s work is about love in action,” said Ziggy Marley, Founder of the URGE

Foundation. “We’ve seen firsthand what happens when people come together to lift others up.

Jamaica has always been home, and helping families rebuild after this storm is part of our

shared responsibility to each other.”

Since 1992, the URGE Foundation (Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment) has been

dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through education, health, and

community development. Its ongoing collaboration with BossMom Builds continues to

highlight what can happen when compassion meets partnership, and when Jamaicans and the

global community join hands in service.

With this new donation, the partnership is well on its way toward its $100,000 goal, and

Gordon is inviting individuals, corporate partners, and the Jamaican diaspora to join the

mission. “We’ve built before, and with your help, we can build more,” Gordon added. “Every

contribution, no matter the size, helps us rebuild homes, restore hope, and keep our mothers

and children safe.”

How to Support

Donations can be made directly through Food for the Poor Jamaica, where all funds are

tracked and designated to BossMom Builds for reconstruction efforts.

Donate now: https://foodforthepoorja.org/bossmom

About BossMom Builds

BossMom Builds is a social impact initiative founded by Michelle Gordon, focused on building

homes and restoring livelihoods for single mothers across Jamaica. In partnership with Food for

the Poor Jamaica, the program has completed a dozen homes since 2022, empowering

families to rebuild their lives through stable housing and entrepreneurial support.

About URGE Foundation

Founded by Ziggy and Orly Marley, the URGE Foundation (Unlimited Resources Giving

Enlightenment) is dedicated to uplifting children and families through education, housing, and

sustainable community projects in Jamaica and beyond.

Berger Paints Jamaica Partners with Private Sectors’ Hurricane Relief Program to Provide Critical Water Relief to Central and Western Parishes

Berger Paints Jamaica Limited (BPJL) has joined forces with the private sectors’ hurricane relief programme to provide essential water relief to communities across central and western Jamaica affected by the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa.