NewsSouth Florida Caribbean NewsSeptember 4, 2026Miami-Dade
VPA and Sandals Foundation launch three-year community program in St. Ann
The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) and the Sandals Foundation have launched a three-year, J$21 million community intervention program in Steer Town and Chalky Hill. The initiative provides support for youth employment, entrepreneurship, parenting, peace gardens, and positive masculinity programming.
Read the full story at South Florida Caribbean NewsWhy It Matters
This program provides J$21 million in funding for social and economic development services specifically targeting residents of Steer Town and Chalky Hill over a three-year period.
Key Facts
- The program is funded with J$21 million.
- The initiative will run for a duration of three years.
- The program targets the communities of Steer Town and Chalky Hill in St. Ann, Jamaica.
- Program components include youth employment and entrepreneurship support.
- Program components include parenting support.
- Program components include the creation of peace gardens.
- Program components include positive masculinity programming.
Who's Mentioned
organizationSandals Foundation“Lead organization for the community intervention.”organizationViolence Prevention Alliance“Lead organization for the community intervention.”locationChalky Hill“Community where the program was implemented.”personKaren Zacca“Director of operations at Sandals Foundation and project manager.”locationSteer Town“Community where the program was implemented.”personJonelle Llewellyn“VPA project coordinator.”personTallecia Murphy“Participant who founded Fam's Printery and More.”locationSt. Ann“Region of implementation”