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Churches partner with health practitioners to get Jamaicans healthy
Many Jamaican families look forward each year to free health fairs often hosted at churches and community centres ahead of the start of school, when students are required to present proof of a full medical. For the health professionals who have to conduct these medicals, the hours can be long as parents seek to capitalise on this crucial offering. But family nurse practitioner Marcia Bryan-Thompson doesn’t mind. It provides a great opportunity for her to help Jamaicans to “kn
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Sep 73 min read


Over 250 students receive backpacks at Free Town Foundation Health Fair
KINGSTON, Jamaica—More than 250 students benefited from the Free Town Foundation’s annual Back-to-School Giveaway and Health Fair held on Friday, August 21, at the Miracle Tabernacle Free Town Church of God of Prophecy in Clarendon. The event not only benefited students, but also provided adults with an opportunity to “know their numbers” and access medical professionals and other health services. The foundation’s partnership with the Clarendon Health Department has been ongo
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Sep 73 min read


Sean Paul Foundation gives Clarendon Charity a boost
Director of the Free Town Foundation Donna Smith receives a donation from Steve “Urchin” Wilson, representing the Sean Paul Foundation, towards this summer’s back-to-school charity initiative. THE Sean Paul Foundation has given the Clarendon-based Free Town Foundation a big boost for its back-to-school charity initiative, with a $75,000 donation. The funds were presented to Free Town board member Donna Smith by Steve “Urchin” Wilson on August 5 at Headline Entertainment’s off
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Sep 72 min read


Clarendon Treat Brings Smiles Despite Western Focus
With most of the focus now on assisting hurricane victims in Western Jamaica, the Free Town Foundation, based in Clarendon, saw a scaling down of contributions from local and international partners for its treat in December. Despite the reduction in grocery items, scores of children who gathered for their annual Holiday Hope event on December 19 had a merry time in the bounce-about and while playing games provided for their enjoyment. They also boasted wide smiles as they col
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Jan 102 min read


Free Town Foundation’s back-to-school fair highlights child protection, education support
Jamaica Gleaner Article Free Town, Clarendon – The Free Town Foundation’s annual Back-to-School and Health Fair was held on Friday, August 22, at the Miracle Tabernacle Free Town Church of God of Prophecy in Clarendon, drawing scores of children, parents, and community stakeholders for a day dedicated to empowerment, education, and wellness. The event, which combined free health checks, school supplies distribution, and motivational talks, carried two major messages: the urge
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Oct 20, 20254 min read


Holiday Hope brings joy To Clarendon residents
Due to a delay in shipment, the distribution of care packages to residents in Clarendon had to be pushed back until Saturday, January 11....
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Jan 27, 20252 min read


Mental health focus at Free Town Foundation back-to-school treat
REE TOWN, Clarendon — Approximately 300 students from nine communities benefited from the Free Town Foundation’s annual back-to-school...
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Sep 6, 20243 min read


Needs more than supplies at Freetown back to school treat
Long after they had distributed over 300 backpacks stocked with books, folders, hand sanitizers and other back-to-school supplies,...
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Sep 6, 20243 min read


Over 20 stakeholders in Clarendon empowered in the GBV fight
Last Saturday, November 25, at the Bustamante Highway Church of God of Prophecy, over 20 stakeholders in the parish of Clarendon received...
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Mar 8, 20243 min read


Free Town Foundation brought cheer to students
The Free Town Church of God of Prophecy Outreach Foundation in Clarendon brought good cheer to students and residents on Friday. Three...
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Mar 2, 20243 min read


Thank you!!
A heartfelt thanks to all those who made our Back to School and Health Fair successful. We could not have done it without your...
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Aug 28, 20231 min read


Over 200 benefit from back-to-school treat in Free Town
Jamaica Observer FREE TOWN, Clarendon — More than 200 students from Free Town and surrounding communities received backpacks, $180,000...
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Aug 22, 20232 min read
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