Caribbean American Passport News was on the ground in Miami covering a powerful show of community support as CAP Village delivered a large shipment of hurricane-relief donations collected in Orlando to the Global Empowerment Mission (G.E.M.) warehouse in support of Caribbean Strong. The donation included clothing, nonperishable food, building materials, hygiene supplies, baby essentials, and toys and games for children. The wide range of items highlighted the generosity of the Central Florida community and its commitment to helping Caribbean families affected by disaster.

The donations come in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, which brought destructive winds, severe flooding, and widespread damage across several Caribbean islands. Homes, schools, and businesses were damaged or destroyed, leaving many families displaced and in urgent need of assistance. While initial emergency response efforts have helped stabilize conditions, rebuilding will take time, making continued support critical as communities work to recover and restore daily life.

At the G.E.M. facility, Marlon, representing Caribbean Strong, thanked everyone who contributed and stressed that the need for help remains. “We still need your help… go to SFLCaribbeanStrong.org. You can still donate items and have them delivered here to G.E.M.,” he said. Also present was Richardson, Vice President of Warehouse Operations, who echoed that message, adding, “One of the important things we need to understand is we still have needs. Help by volunteering at our G.E.M. location and continue to contribute with your donations.” Caribbean American Passport News and CAP Village continue to urge the community to stay engaged, volunteer, and support ongoing relief efforts as the Caribbean rebuilds.