Projects

Online Learning Assistance

This help cannot come soon enough as student are getting left behind due to lack of resources. Students desperately need tablets or laptops to access the internet, so we are appealing to everyone to please donate devices or cash. Devices can be shipped to our charity, Goodwill School Alumni Foundation Limited, Goodwill District, Chatham P.A., St. James, Jamaica W.I.  and we will ensure they are delivered to the needy children at the school. Cash donations can be made directly to our JN Bank accounts: (JMD Ac#  20000069037) and (USD AC# 2094608031) or via the PayPal link on this site, or sent directly to our directors in Jamaica through Western Union or Moneygram. When you make a donation, please inform us so we can announce it in the group.

Playfield Update

 We are currently in dialog with stakeholders to draft a plan and secure funds for the rehabilitation of the Goodwill School playing field. Our plan is to build a level playing surface for the school.   We also got a pledge of $350,000 from Mr. Fred Smith, which he will deliver once the project starts. 

Update August 8, 2020: We are no further on the project due to lack of funding. Our plan is to keep fundraisers and continue reaching out to various entities for assistance, once the Covid-19 pandemic settles down.

Update November 2021: Due to lack of financial resources, we have not moved forward on this project. We have decided to refocus our attention on the Kent play field with the assistance of Mr. Morgan.

Update December 2021: W are still trying to convince Mr. Morgan to help us with the Goodwill common. So far we have not been able to have dialogue with him, however, we will keep trying.

Update April 30, 2022: We are in the process of finalizing an application to the Sports Development Foundation seeking funding to rehabilitate the School's playfield by levelling the grounds, installing seating, lighting, and perimeter fencing. A letter was sent to Mr. Morgan of Kent Industries, asking for his assistance as well. We await his response.

Update August 2022: An application was submitted to the Sports Development Foundation for assistance. We await their response. 

Update December 5 2022: A representative from the SDF visited the school recently, and after taking measurements, he advised the principal that the space was not big enough for the requested soccer field. He suggested we apply for a multipurpose court. However, the principal said that the space is best used for track & field, football and cricket as these are the sports that the children enjoy playing.

September 2023 Update: The SDF has rejected our application on the grounds that the space available at the school to create a playground is not big enough. GSAF will continue to seek funding to finance this project and give the children a proper playground. Please let us know if you can help as we are committed to this.

October 2024 Update: We are very proud to announce that phase one of the playground is near completion thanks to our many sponsors who made great sacrifices to make this a reality. Mr Fred Smith honoured his pledge for 350K Please see pictures and videos below.

Community Signs

We are in the process of getting the community sign at Chatham repainted. We will also install new signs at Blyston, Chatham and Goodwill.. These will be welcome signs for visitors to know which districts they are entering and leaving.

Update April 30, 2022: Painting of the sign in Chatham is completed. We are currently erecting a new sign in Blytheston, which should be completed within the next 30 days.

Update August 2022: BLYTHESTON SIGN: The sign is erected and a few finishing touches need to be completed. Update December 5, 2022: We have decided on the wording and are now waiting for the artist to write on the words. We will also be erecting the Goodwill sign in the coming weeks

Update May 1, 2023: The Blytheston sign has been completed, and the Goodwill sign is in progress.

September 2023 Update: The Goodwill sign is erected and needs painting. We are seeking a skilled painter to write on the wording for us.

May 2024 Update:

Goodwill sign is painted , written up and looking great. Thanks to Mr Campbell for his committment.

Community Council Feed The Needy Project

We have partnered with the Community Council to help finance the purchase of food items to feed the needy in our community. This is an ongoing program that we are committed to.

School Feeding Program

We will be providing breakfast for a limited number of needy students when face to face classes resume. 

Update June 2022: This project is already underway and is well received by the students. We currently provide breakfast one day per week and our plan is to expand it to two days per week in the upcoming school year.

Update September 2022: We are now providing breakfast 2 days per week. We intend to expand it to 3 days per week as soon as we receive more funds, so please donate to this worthwhile cause.

Update May 1, 2023: We are appealing for funds to maintain the breakfast program as we are spending a lot more for food these day. Any support you can provide would b greatly appreciated.

September 2023 Update: We have secured funding to expand the breakfast program from 3 days per week to 5 days. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals in the mornings. Please contact the principal if you are available to assist.

October 2024 Update: We are now serving breakfast 3 days. However, we would like to expand it to 5 days. Please contact the principal for info on how you can volunteer.