The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa across the Caribbean has been immense. Affecting Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Cuba, the Bahamas, Haiti, Dominican Republic and beyond, this powerful storm has left a trail of destruction — flooding communities, damaging infrastructure, and displacing thousands of families. Homes, schools, and businesses have been destroyed, and many communities remain without electricity, food, or clean water. Lives have been lost.

As a person of Caribbean descendant and a lifelong advocate for humanitarian relief for people in need. I am supporting many community organizations, churches, and local partners to coordinate relief efforts to provide essential resources for those in need. I am asking for your support.

Every act of generosity matters. Whether it’s supplies, time, or financial contributions, your help can make a life-changing difference for families struggling to recover from this disaster.

Every dollar helps deliver aid, restore homes, and bring hope to our Caribbean brothers and sisters.

I ask that you keep the people of the Caribbean in your prayers. Prayer has the power to comfort, strengthen, and guide us through even the darkest storms. Together, through faith and action, we can help.

Dale V.C. Holness

Former Mayor, Broward County