FIRST EFFORT OF JAAP SERVES 30+ CHILDREN IN ST ANN’S BAY
ST ANN’S BAY, St Ann; Aug. 28, 2025
The Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals (JAAP) St Ann Chapter hosted a successful Back-to-School Initiative in the Windsor Community of St Ann’s Bay on Saturday, August 23, 2025
The event provided essential school supplies, including bags, books, and stationery to children in need. Refreshments were also provided for more than 30 children in attendance.
(Some of the students feted at the JAAP’s back-to-school treat. Posing with them, rear right, is Kacy-Ann Thomas, Civic Committee Chair.)Â
The community came together to enjoy a fun-filled day of activities, including domino and chess competitions for the adults and bun bun-eating contest, dance performances, and face painting for the children.
(Deborah Smith Brown, Admin Professional of the Year 2025, hands over some back-to-school supplies to one of the beneficiaries of JAAP’s treat)
The event exemplified the true spirit of community togetherness and social responsibility, bringing joy and smiles to the faces of the children.
Among those representing JAAP at the event were Immediate Past President Paulett Henry Lynch, Vice President Sharon Williams and Civic Committee Chair, Kacy-Ann Thomas.
Ms Thomas said, “JAAP’s effort to give back to the community is something we do with pride and the organization is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of the vulnerable.
(Antoneka Burnthorne JAAP PRO with two happy recipients)
This was the JAAP’s first back-to-school initiative within a community. The association of business professionals normally hosts Xmas treats and makes donations to Edgehill School of Special Education in St Ann’s Bay and St Christopher’s School for the Deaf in Brown’s Town
(All set, before the start of the back-to-school fair)
The association thanked those who contributed to the cause, including members, Discount Mart in St Ann’s Bay; Top Pink in Ocho Rios, Gar Gar Construction; Sophia Dawkins, Manager at JMMB and Racquel Brown Lewis at the St Ann Municipal Corporation.
(JAAP Vice President Sharon Williams with two of the recipients)
JAAP meets monthly, every third Wednesday online at 6:30 pm or face to face at 10:00 am on a Saturday at St Ann’s Bay Baptist Church Hall.
