On October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa laid bare much of Jamaica’s infrastructure. The category 5 storm demolished hospitals and health centers and destroyed many schools and centers of learning in the western end of the island. ​

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Jacob’s Well Basic School, located in Salt Marsh, Trelawny, and supported by the Integrity Children’s Fund (ICF), has suffered severe damage as a result of Hurricane Melissa.

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Photos and videos from the site show extensive destruction to classrooms, roofing, and learning materials. Thankfully, all students and staff are safe, but the physical losses are significant.​​

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​​Jacob’s Well Basic School has long been a place of learning, safety, and hope for young children in the community. Rebuilding will require considerable effort and support to restore the school and ensure that students can return to their studies as soon as possible.

To date the Integrity Children’s Fund has provided much need meals to the Jacob's Well community, and with the help of our Tennessee based partner specialised in disaster response, Hope Force International, cleaned the school and removed debris on November 15, 2025. 

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​​​​​​​​​​​During the first week of December 2025, Integrity Children's Fund will partner with ATLVets, a US military veternary organization, to repair the roof of the Jacob's Well Basic School so that the school can be opened to receive students once again.

We invite our supporters, partners, and friends to stand with us during this challenging time.​ Donations and other forms of assistance will be vital in helping us rebuild Jacob’s Well Basic School and provide students with the safe, nurturing environment they deserve.

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Together, we can help restore hope and opportunity for the children of Salt Marsh.

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