Jamaica Youth Education Support

What Jamaica Youth Education Support does

Jamaica Youth Education Support (commonly known as Jamaica YES) is a Dallas, Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2004 that supports underserved Basic and Primary schools in Jamaica. The organization currently serves 16 schools across six parishes (St. Catherine, St. Mary, Manchester, Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, and St. Ann), delivering a daily Breakfast Program that funds approximately 5,000 meals per week to over 1,000 students. In addition to nutrition programming, Jamaica YES administers three named scholarship programs (Ruth Graham Memorial, Danny Pantry Memorial, and Viola Roberts Memorial), funds capital school infrastructure projects such as computer rooms and multipurpose facilities, and distributes donated vegetable seeds for agricultural education.

The organization operates as an all-volunteer entity with no paid staff, relying on donations from individuals and organizations, fundraising events including an annual golf tournament, and community partnership channels such as the Donate 2 Impact clothing-recycling program. All programs and services are provided free of charge to beneficiary schools and students; there is no earned revenue or fee-for-service component. Fundraising is conducted via the jamaicayes.org website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), email newsletters, and direct payment channels (Zelle, Venmo, checks).

Following Hurricane Melissa in late 2025, Jamaica YES activated an emergency relief program across its 16 supported schools, raising more than $23,350 in less than 60 days for repairs, generators, water pumps, and connectivity infrastructure. All repair and recovery actions are conducted in coordination with the Jamaica Ministry of Education, which holds jurisdiction over Primary schools and assigns contractors. The organization has no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML components, and no disclosed data assets; operations are delivered through direct relationships with school principals and ministry partners.

Name

Jamaica Youth Education Support

Legal name

Jamaica Youth Education Support

Website

https://jamaicayes.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jamaica Youth Education Support is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds breakfast programs, scholarships, and infrastructure for 16 underserved Basic and Primary schools across six Jamaican parishes, operated entirely by volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Charitable Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Nonprofit education support
• School meal programs
• Charitable scholarships
• Disaster relief funding
• School infrastructure projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Mckinney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization generating revenue through charitable donations from individuals and organizations, fundraising events including annual golf tournaments, clothing drives, and direct donation appeals for hurricane relief efforts

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jamaica Youth Education Support (Jamaica YES) is a Dallas, Texas-based all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports 16 Basic and Primary schools in 6 parishes of Jamaica through daily breakfast meal programs (approximately 5,000 meals per week to over 1,000 students), privately funded scholarships for students transitioning to high school, school infrastructure improvement projects, and emergency hurricane relief efforts. The organization funds these programs entirely through charitable donations and fundraising events.

Product overview

Jamaica Youth Education Support is a Dallas, TX-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of educational support services for underserved Jamaican schools and students. The core offerings include the Breakfast Program (providing approximately 5,000 meals weekly to over 1,000 students across 16 schools), three privately funded scholarship programs (Ruth Graham Memorial, Danny Pantry Memorial, and Viola Roberts Memorial scholarships), Hurricane Melissa Relief efforts for damaged schools, School Infrastructure Projects including computer rooms and multipurpose facilities, and a Vegetable Seeds Program for agricultural education. These services are provided through donations and volunteer support, with no unified technology platform—rather, they operate as traditional charitable programs delivered via partnerships with Jamaican schools and the Ministry of Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Breakfast Program A daily school meal program providing nutritious breakfasts to over 1,000 students at 16 Basic and Primary schools across Jamaica, with approximately 5,000 meals funded per week. Aimed at addressing severe food insecurity affecting 1 in 4 Jamaicans, particularly in rural communities.
• Ruth Graham Memorial Scholarships Privately funded scholarships of $500.00 or $250.00 (USD/JMD equivalent) awarded to new high school students from Tulloch Primary School or Linstead Primary and Junior High School who demonstrate financial need.
• Danny Pantry Memorial Scholarship A $500.00 scholarship for school fees available to any new 6th grade student in Jamaica pursuing fields in Agriculture, Education, or Health Care.
• Viola Roberts Memorial Scholarship A $250 USD scholarship awarded to students completing grade 6 at a Primary School in Jamaica or currently enrolled in high school.
• Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund Emergency relief efforts supporting 16 schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa, including roof repairs, generator procurement (gas and solar), water system restoration (e.g., HYDROFRESH Waterpump), classroom supplies, and building reconstruction in coordination with Jamaica's Ministry of Education.
• School Infrastructure Projects Capital improvement projects at supported Jamaican schools including construction of computer rooms, multipurpose rooms, and facility repairs, frequently funded through corporate partnerships.
• Vegetable Seeds Program Donated vegetable seeds program enabling school children to grow their own vegetables and learn about agricultural processes at supported schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 students receive meals weekly across 16 schools
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ryze PartycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Ryze Party sales associates partnered with Jamaica YES to provide funds for Bluefields Basic School recovery from Hurricane Melissa. Funds were used for roof cement decking, door and window replacement, classroom fans, and partial solar generator system funding.
• Ministry of Education (Jamaica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll Primary schools in Jamaica fall under Ministry of Education jurisdiction. No repair/recovery actions can be pursued without MOE approval. MOE assigns project managers and selects contractors for school reconstruction projects.
• Donate 2 ImpactminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocally owned community clothing donation center that recycles donations into financial support for local charities. For over 11 years has provided funds to local charities through sustainable textile recycling.
• UNICEFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNICEF delivered a large tent to Baxter's Mountain Primary school to be used for classrooms once construction on the new building begins, following hurricane damage assessment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Room to Read: Room to Read is a US-headquartered nonprofit delivering literacy and girls' education programs in low-income countries. Comparable to Jamaica YES in mission (education access for underserved students), donor base (US individuals and institutional funders), and school-based delivery model.
• Children Incorporated: Children Incorporated is a US-based child sponsorship nonprofit supporting K-12 education, food, and basic needs for children in developing countries including the Caribbean. It mirrors Jamaica YES's donor-to-student funding model and focus on education-anchored child welfare.
• Food For The Poor: Food For The Poor is a US-based nonprofit delivering food, housing, and education aid primarily to the Caribbean and Latin America. It overlaps directly with Jamaica YES on Jamaican school feeding, infrastructure support, and disaster-relief activity.
• ChildFund International: ChildFund International is a child-sponsorship NGO operating in developing countries, with active programs in the Caribbean including Jamaica. Comparable to Jamaica YES in child-focused education support, donor-driven funding model, and K-12 beneficiary population.
• Pencils of Promise: Pencils of Promise is a US-based nonprofit that builds schools and funds education programs in developing countries, including the Caribbean. It is directly comparable to Jamaica YES in mission (US-raised funds supporting primary education in underserved regions), model (donor-driven school support), and beneficiary profile.
• AdoptAClassroom.org: AdoptAClassroom.org is a US nonprofit that channels donations directly to teachers and classrooms for school supplies and learning resources. Comparable to Jamaica YES in the donor-funded, school-supplies-and-resources support model for K-12 education.
• buildOn: buildOn constructs schools and delivers literacy and adult-education programs in developing countries. It shares Jamaica YES's US-headquartered, donor-funded, school-construction-and-education-delivery model and comparable beneficiary demographics.
• DonorsChoose: DonorsChoose is a US nonprofit that channels donor contributions directly to teachers and schools for classroom resources and supplies. It shares Jamaica YES's donation-driven school support model and emphasis on direct, traceable funding for K-12 educational needs.
• Heart of America Foundation: Heart of America Foundation provides school supplies, books, and renovations to underserved schools, including international programs. Directly comparable to Jamaica YES's infrastructure and supply donation programs serving K-12 schools in resource-constrained settings.

Regional players

• United Way of Jamaica: United Way of Jamaica is a Jamaica-based nonprofit coordinating donor funding across education, health, and social-service programs. It is a regional peer serving many of the same communities and school networks as Jamaica YES, but operating locally rather than from the US.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLrEpRJNRXV4PcjSaZ_zHvw
• FacebookFacebook.com/jamaicayes
• Instagraminstagram.com/jamaicayesdallas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jamaicayes

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