Students from Nova Southeastern University School, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recently donated US$3,200 to Food For The Poor to fund a house for a needy family in inner-city Kingston.
According to Kevin Dibert, faculty adviser, "University School is all about teaching our students to be well-educated and socially conscientious members of society who are committed to making a positive difference in the world."
His school-sponsored World in Distress (WIND) club chose Food For The Poor as their focus from a suggestion by Matthew Lyn, grandson of Island Grill CEO Thalia Lyn and her husband Captain (Ret) Michael Lyn.
Matthew and his fellow club members raised funds so that a Jamaican family could have a safe place to call home. He said he was always inspired by the great work that his grandmother does with Monsignor Gregory Ramkissoon at Mustard Seed Community and wanted to do something as significant with his high school in Florida. After a suggestion from his parents, Matthew partnered with Food For The Poor to build a home for a Jamaican family. Being born in Jamaica, Matthew said he always felt the importance of being connected to the island, which has given his family so much.
The University School senior will be attending New York University Stern School this fall.
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20150408/florida-students-donate-house-needy-family
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