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Empowering Through Education and Nourishment

The Jamel Delano Brooks Foundation is making a big difference in children’s lives by helping them with their education and ensuring they have the basic things they need to succeed. Recently, the Foundation started a breakfast program at New Broughton Primary School to help students who used to come to school without eating. This program gives those students a…

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Honoring Jamel Delano Brooks: A Legacy of Empowerment and Education

In a heartfelt speech, Japeth Brooks, father of the late Jamel Delano Brooks and President of the Jamel Delano Brooks Foundation, paid tribute to his son. Jamel’s life, though tragically cut short, was marked by unwavering dedication to education, acts of kindness, and a deep commitment to empowering youth. As a student, church deacon, and role model, his passion…

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Empowering the Future – Our Impact on New Broughton Primary and Infant School

On August 18, 2024, the New Broughton United Church in Manchester, Jamaica, became a beacon of hope and inspiration as the Jamel Delano Brooks Foundation held a special presentation award ceremony. This event marked a significant milestone in the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to uplift and support the academic journey of young students at the New Broughton Primary and Infant…

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Empowering Education: The Jamel Delano Brooks Foundation’s Generous Donation to New Broughton Primary and Infant School

In a heartwarming act of generosity and commitment to community development, the Jamel Delano Brooks Foundation, under the leadership of President Japheth Brooks, has made a significant contribution to the educational resources of New Broughton Primary and Infant School in Manchester, Jamaica. On February 19, 2024, a ceremony marked the donation of a much-needed printer and an ink toner…

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Foundation Trip to Jamaica

In July 2022, members of the Jamel Delano Brooks (JDB) Foundation, Inc., went to Montego Bay, Jamaica, to fulfill one of Jamel’s dreams of helping the less fortunate. The foundation gave monetary donations and supplies to students at Hemmingay Prep school and Norwood Seventh-day Adventist church. If you would like to help the furtherance of this organization, please don’t…

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A Family Reflection

Jamel’s legacy is a dream come through for our family. The passing of Jamel was a shock to us that devastated our family. Jamel was my best friend. We would reason together frequently, said Japheth. Japheth would go to Orlando on impromptu visits to have breakfast and share face-to-face time with his sons. Jamel enjoyed this special bond with…

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