Rutty Roots Karate Class begins April 26, 2013
Today, we are pleased to announce that volunteers Mama Tendai and Kymani came out with great strength and love to teach our children the art of Karate and self defense. Classes were held in the Rutty yard at Walkerswood, St. Ann. We had a great turn out and look forward to practicing and encouraging each other. The children will continue to learn self-defense, develop confidence, develop discipline, learn respect, get in shape and have fun! If you would like to support our charity and come and meet Mama Tendai, Kymani and the children, please come along. The more the merrier! [Show as slideshow]...
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RRYEP 1st meeting was a group discussion with about 18 girls ranging from ages 8 – 12 years old. Our first meeting was very interesting. We discussed Self Love and Self Esteem. All the girls got handouts and affirmations to take home and got to take turns reading out loud. It was good to know that most of the girls were well educated in these areas. We then had a little fun doing crossword puzzles with Spring themes. We really look forward to planning this year’s Summer Enrichment Program. We look to partner with other organizations and people who have similar missions because the need for help is island wide. This is truly the planting of a great seed, that no doubt will sprout into many blessings! [Show as...
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The Walkerswood Youth Foundation, LLC is a non-profit 501(c)3 Youth Mission dedicated to reaching out and raising awareness, educating and inspiring people to create an empowering future for the youth in Walkerswood, St. Ann, Jamaica W.I. and beyond. As former youth from Walkerswood, we are giving our hearts to help. Read on >
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” I was heartbroken,” she said this week, alluding to a trip to Walkerswood, where she says children are hungry for both food and education. “Upon returning to the U.S., I made a solemn oath that I will use every resource and means I can think of to provide help and some relief to this school and community.” The elementary school she speaks of already does its part to see that children are fed with a farm project that grows fruits and vegetables, said Ms. Gomes, a Twin Rivers resident who works in marketing and public affairs at the University Medical Center at Princeton. But more help is needed, and Mrs. Gomes has formed the Walkerswood Relief Project. “Even with the project, some kids still go hungry without a nutritious breakfast and lunch,” she said. “Our dream is that each and every student will not be hungry during school.”Ms. Gomes is a member of the Rutty family, one which avoided the depths of poverty and despair that long has symbolized life for many of the people on the Caribbean island nation of more than 2.6 million. The family, which owns Trans Caribe Express Shippers Inc. of East Orange, N.J. was able to collect enough donations from families and friends in the United States to send in 2005 a 900-cubic-foot container of school and office supplies to Walkerswood, a village of about 4,000 tucked away in the lush tropical hills of St. Ann Parish. Read more...
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WYF is a not-for-profit organization with a mandate to educate, inspire, equip and facilitate youth of all ages to challenge them to obtain a dimensional vision and to follow through with their individual passions. Teaching youth the skills to become successful in life is at the core of the program. The four major components of the program are: Arts & Craft This program is specially designed for age groups 4 – 12 years old. Homework assistance through tutoring, mentoring and use of computer labs Nutrition education to promote healthy lifestyles and combat obesity Life skills which are integrated throughout all phases of the program The after school program – serves _____ children throughout the school year. It includes homework assistance two hours/week , health and life skills. The summer program – serves approximately _____ children and includes arts & craft and dance instruction. Read on...
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