Jamaica Outreach Program Inc.

“The Treasurer distributed the entire draft of Form 990 and prepared a written report to the full Baord of Directors. That report was discussed by email with the Board prior to filing with the IRS and the Board's emailed approval is referenced in the minutes of the Board meeting held one week later.”

“Each Officer and member of the Board shall annually execute a statement which affirms that such person has received a copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy; has read and understands it, and has complied with the policy, including the reporting of any potential conflicts of interest and/or has updated such information as to his or her personal financial interests as the Annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement may require.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public on its website www.JamaicaOutreach.org, on the Guidestar website, and upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: DentalThe dental clinic at St. Pius X Church in Kingston, Jamaica is now very active with volunteers from all over the USA and other countries. This past year, 4 mission trips were completed with 6 volunteer dentists, 24 assistants/hygienists and 2 lay people. 2,625 dental patients were seen and provided with services including cleanings, extractions, fillings, flouride varnish and many other treatments and referrals. Amounts reported exclude in-kind dental care professional services valued at $74,560. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Food & GoodsFrom time to time we receive clothing and household goods that our volunteers label and catalog, then ship to Jamaica. We provided grants to a new soup kitchen (Love in Action) in the Montego Bay region where an estimated 70 poor persons are served each day, 4 days a week, and food packages are delivered on Thursdays to over 150 poor in the inner city. Reported amounts include non-cash in-kind clothing valued at $4,098. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: MedicalThe medical clinic at St. Pius X in Kingston, Jamaica operates 3 days per week, with a part-time local physician who provides care on a deeply discounted basis. The clinic is open to all indigent patients in the poor neighborhood of St Pius, regardless of ability to pay, or church affiliation. We estimate an average of 87 patients visit the clinic per month, i.e. 1,000 patient visits per year. Jamaica Outreach Program supplies the clinic with medicine. The clinic dispensary supplies patients with medications free of charge. The Sacred Heart clinic at remote Seaford Town in Montego Bay region saw 99 patients treated during one mission trip, medicines were funded and distributed, and medical equipment and supplies were donated. The Good Shepherd Foundation clinic in Montego Bay received a grant as well. Reported amounts exclude non-cash medical services valued at $7,760. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Mission TripsEight mission trips to Jamaica were made this year, by 52 volunteers. Each major trip is typically 4 to 5 days and volunteers pay for their own airfare, local transportation, meals and lodging in a convent-hostel (except for nurses, opticians, dental hygienists and assistants who received travel subsidies). Expenses totaling $2,982 are reported here and partial reimbursement from volunteers is reported as Other Revenue. Activities focus on medical, dental or vision care. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Montego Bay RegionThe Diocese of Montego Bay's poor have recently been supported by JOP.The statistics in our Education, Medical, Dental and Optical programs include support to the poor in this community, the balance of grants for maintenance support is reported here. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: St. Pius X CompoundOver the past 21 years, JOP has constructed medical facilities, a food pantry and improved other facilities on the grounds of St. Pius X Church. The walled compound is a safe haven for the poor in Kingston's inner city. JOP support the ongoing maintenance, repairs, utilities, security and administrative costs for these facilities. This compound is valued community resource, giving hope to the indigent in that area.”