"Calvin Sennon, the Trinidadian-born co-owner of TriniJam BK, told Caribbean Life that volunteers streamed into his restaurant, "transforming the space into a bustling hub of compassion. "Tables overflowed with essential supplies: sheets, nails, flashlights, batteries, hygiene kits, diapers, canned goods, and more," he added. "Families, students, seniors, and local organizations worked side-by-side, forming assembly lines to box critical items destined for relief centers in Jamaica.""
"Williams, the Trinidadian-born representative for the 59th Assembly District in Brooklyn, long recognized for her leadership in emergency response efforts both locally and abroad, once again stood at the forefront of the mobilization. With years of experience guiding disaster recovery support across the Caribbean, she emphasized the importance of "swift, collaborative action. The need is urgent. Jamaica is facing tremendous hardship," Williams said. "I am proud of our Caribbean Diaspora and this Brooklyn community for stepping up. "This is what service looks like," she added."
Assembly Member Jaime Williams, chairwoman of New York State Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness, and Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman, co-chair of the Caribbean American Delegation, led an urgent packing day at TriniJam BK in Canarsie, Brooklyn to support Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. Volunteers transformed the restaurant into a hub of compassion and packed sheets, nails, flashlights, batteries, hygiene kits, diapers, canned goods and more for relief centers in Jamaica. Families, students, seniors and local organizations worked side-by-side in assembly lines to box critical items. Leaders emphasized swift, collaborative action, diaspora solidarity, resilience, and the urgent humanitarian need in Jamaica.
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