named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Health Fairs and Screenings
Conducts annual health fairs and blood pressure screenings at community events in New York, including Roy Wilkins Park and Penn Relays
Empower Through Education: Support Unity Primary School
Humanitarian initiative to improve educational resources and learning conditions at Unity Primary School in Westmoreland, Jamaica
JNGNY Scholarship for Students Attending Nursing School in Jamaica
Provides financial assistance to high-achieving nursing students in Jamaica who demonstrate financial need and community involvement
JNGNY Scholarship for Students in New York
Supports nursing students of Jamaican heritage in New York City with financial aid based on academic performance and community engagement
Medical Missions and Disaster Relief
Provides medical supplies, financial aid, and personnel support for disaster relief (e.g., Haiti earthquake, Japan tsunami) and healthcare improvement in Jamaica
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 2 activities
- Community health fairs and first aid servicesConducts annual community health fairs and provides first aid, blood pressure checks, and health education at community events such as the Penn Relays in collaboration with other nursing groups.
- Health education and wellness services in Jamaica and the U.S.Provides health education, health promotion, and wellness services to communities in Jamaica and the United States, including blood pressure screenings, CPR instruction, and informational outreach on colon cancer awareness and suicide prevention.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 2 activities
- Monetary donations to nursing educationMakes annual monetary donations to the University of the West Indies Scholarship Fund to support nursing students.
- Nursing scholarships for Jamaican studentsAwards 1–2 scholarships annually to native Jamaican students residing in and attending nursing school in Jamaica, administered through an internal review committee with an annual deadline of August 30.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Counseling and emotional support for womenProvides counseling and emotional support services focused on health issues affecting women in the community, including outreach related to suicide prevention.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Donation of educational and essential suppliesCollects and donates nursing textbooks to the Nursing Council and University of Technology in Jamaica, and provides clothing and other supplies to children, nursing home residents, and homeless shelters.
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Fraternal Organization Member Services 1 activity
- Internal member support servicesOperates a Good and Welfare Committee to provide support services to members, a Social Committee for member engagement, and a chaplain to offer spiritual support.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Medical and humanitarian aid deliveriesDonates medical supplies and equipment to hospitals in Jamaica, provides disaster relief funding for events such as the Haiti earthquake and Japan tsunami, and supports institutions like the Mustard Seed Home in Jamaica through monetary and material contributions.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Organizational operations and communicationsConducts planning and fundraising activities to support organizational objectives and maintains an organizational website managed by designated members.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Participation in medical missions and health initiativesEngages in medical missions and participates in the “Jamaica 20\\20 Health Care Vision” initiative to improve healthcare delivery in Jamaica.
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Nursing Professional Development 1 activity
- Professional development and nursing leadershipSupports professional, social, and cultural advancement of members, including pursuit of advanced degrees and certifications in nursing specialties, and operates an Education Committee to lead learning initiatives.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Support for Unity Primary School in Westmoreland, JamaicaConducts the “Empower Through Education” campaign and provides educational resources and infrastructure support to Unity Primary School in Westmoreland, Jamaica, funded through donor contributions and organizational initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Founding and leadership in Caribbean nursing networksInitiated the development of the Caribbean American Nurses Association, Inc. (CANA) in the late 1970s as an umbrella organization for Caribbean nursing groups in the U.S., and provided leadership in nursing professional organizations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1K
Contributions & grants——
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expenses
Total expenses$5K
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Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$20K
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Net assets$12K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -67.8%
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- American Nurses Association Network — Member of the American Nurses Association
- CANA Partner — Participated in the CANA scholarship luncheon.
- Caribbean American Nurses Association Network — Attends CANA monthly meetings
- Caribbean American Nurses Association Network — Member of the Caribbean American Nurses Association
- Caribbean American Nurses Association Network — Professional association with which the Jamaica Nurses Group of New York is affiliated.
- Caribbean American Nurses Association, Inc. (CANA) Partner — Initiated and supported the development of CANA as an umbrella organization for Caribbean nursing groups in the USA.
- Caribbean Nurses Organization Network — Attends CNO biennial conference
- Caribbean Nurses Organization Network — Member of the Caribbean Nurses Organization
- Caribbean Nurses Organization Network — Member organization that awarded Dr. Marilyn Parker Nurse of the Year in 2010.
- Caribbean Nurses Organization (CNOI) Network — Maintains affiliation with voting rights in the Caribbean Nurses Organization (CNOI).
- Full Gospel Church of God Partner — Hosted a health fair in partnership with Full Gospel Church of God.
- International Congress of Nurses Network — Member of the International Congress of Nurses
- JAMLEO Partner — Collaborated with JAMLEO at its 3rd annual scholarship gala.
- Jamaica Nurses Group of New Jersey Partner — Collaborated with JNGNY to provide health services at the Penn Relays event.
- Jamaican American Law Enforcement Organization Partner — Collaborates on the "Empower Through Education" campaign and participates in joint humanitarian initiatives.
- Jamaican American Law Enforcement Organization Partner — Collaborates with JAMAICA NURSES GROUP OF NEW YORK INC on the "Empower Through Education" campaign for Unity Primary School.
- Ministry of Health, Jamaica Government — Serves as liaison between the Ministry of Health and U.S.-based supporters
- Mustard Seed Home Partner — Provides monetary donations for children's care
- NY Black Nurses Association Partner — Co-celebrated Black Nurses Day with NY Black Nurses Association.
- New York Black Nurses Association Network — Member of the New York Black Nurses Association
- New York State Nurses Association Network — Member of the New York State Nurses Association
- Nurses Association of Jamaica Network — Member of the Nurses Association of Jamaica
- Nurses Association of Jamaica Partner — Expects scholarship recipients to become active members of the Nurses Association of Jamaica.
- Nurses Association of Jamaica Partner — Participates in the NAJ annual conference
- Nurses Association of Jamaica-UK Network — Member of the Nurses Association of Jamaica-UK
- Nursing Council of Jamaica Partner — Collects and donates nursing textbooks
- Sickle Cell Trust Partner — Organization that awarded Claudette Powell a humanitarian award in 2011.
- University of Technology, Jamaica Partner — Donates nursing textbooks to the university
- University of the West Indies Partner — Provides monetary donations to the nursing student scholarship fund
- Vanderveer Park United Methodist Church Partner — Hosts monthly meetings of the Jamaica Nurses Group of New York.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Diaspora-Led Collective Advocacy and Capacity Buildingmethodology: collective engagementBy uniting Caribbean nursing organizations and leveraging diaspora networks, the organization amplifies impact on health, education, research, and policy, because transnational collaboration strengthens resource mobilization, professional integration, and culturally competent service delivery.
- Education as Empowerment and Professional Pipeline Developmentmethodology: education-as-empowermentBy investing in education through scholarships, campaigns, and learning environments, the organization empowers students and sustains the nursing profession in Jamaica, because educational access strengthens individual agency and builds long-term community health capacity.
- Health Education as Community Wellnessmethodology: health-education-and-promotionBy delivering health education and promotion initiatives tailored to communities of Jamaican heritage, the organization improves wellness outcomes both in Jamaica and the United States, because culturally grounded health messaging increases relevance, trust, and engagement.