Bigger and Better

“Bigger and Better” said Gary Foster the Chairman of Upliftment Jamaica. With this in mind LAMB Inc will be working with Upliftment Jamaica to fulfill the mission of helping all in need, when in need, where in need, with what’s needed, just how it’s needed. Together Upliftment Jamaica, LAMB Inc and YOU….we plan to build a Bigger and Better Jamaica.

Upliftment Jamaica is recognized as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit charitable organization by the Internal Revenue Service which is dedicated to reaching out and raising awareness, educating and inspiring people to create an empowering future for them, their environment and their homeland. Upliftment Jamaica  wishes to create, support and provide opportunities to these people, to establish and continue ongoing transformation in their lives and the country as a whole.From individual people, to communities, to a nation, step-by-step, Upliftment aims to build positivity and possibility where it does not exist, to build a bright future.

Upliftment Jamaica’s Past…

In 1999 a group of young men with vision sat under an Ackee Tree in White Horses Jamaica. Their thoughts were of creating an uplifting future for Jamaica, its youth and its people in general – to make a difference. On this day these young men – Gary Foster, the late Kirk Green, Nigel Paris, Clayton Balliston and Rainford Grant, put their thoughts into action, this zeal to ‘give back to the community and environment resulted in the foundation of Upliftment Jamaica.

Upliftment Jamaica’s Present…

11 years on, Chairman Gary Foster who resides in the USA, has taken Upliftment from strength to strength. He has not only managed to make a huge personal contribution of time and money, but also inspire others to do the same, to support a worthy cause. Gary continues to be a driving force and contributor. He can be proud that Upliftment has grown from a vision shared by 5 childhood friends, to an organization with a dedicated US Board of Directors and an on the ground staff both in the USA and in Jamaica. Over 10,000 people benefit annually from this organization, via year round projects and events, with numbers rapidly increasing daily.

Upliftment Jamaica’s Future…

Upliftment aims to continue its personal growth and development to create a future where they are able to reach out and extend their hand further, to more people. New programs and projects will be established and added to the list of ongoing programs and past success stories. They will continue to raise awareness, educate and inspire people globally, about their mission, to gain support, and turn dreams of future into a current reality.