Press Release: Centre Wellington Black Committee
FERGUS — The Centre Wellington Black Committee is mobilizing community support for families in Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa through a coordinated donation drive running from Thursday, November 20 to Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Drop-Off Location:
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
325 St. George Street West, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 1J4
(Office/Administration Entrance on Tower Street; parking available)
Drop-Off Hours:
· Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
· Special Saturday Collections:November 29 & December 13 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
We are collecting urgently needed items to support recovery efforts.
Requested Items Include:
🔋 Generators & Portable Solar Panel Generators
💡 Solar Flood Lights, Solar Headlamps & Indoor Solar Lighting
🥫 Non-Perishable Food (Pre-packaged: rice, legumes, canned goods, etc.)
🧼 Toiletries & Hygiene Products
👕 Clothing & Shoes
🎒 School Supplies
🩹 Medical & First Aid Items (unopened, not expired)
All contributions will be packed and shipped to Jamaica before year-end, with customs fees waived for humanitarian aid.
Monetary donations are also welcome and can be sent via e-transfer to:
cwblackcommittee@gmail.com
(Please reference: Hurricane Relief)
“We are honoured to be able to support the Centre Wellington community in making a meaningful difference for families in Jamaica.”, said Peter Bush, Teaching Elder (Pastor) of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus.
“We’re calling on our neighbours to help us extend compassion and tangible support to those recovering from Hurricane Melissa,” said Millicent Gordon, Chair of the Centre Wellington Black Committee. “Every donation—big or small—helps restore hope and rebuild lives.”
Gordon, who was born in Jamaica, has received firsthand accounts from family and friends describing the devastation.
“The stories are heartbreaking,” she said. “This drive is our way of turning empathy into action and ensuring our Caribbean neighbours know they are not alone.”
For more information or to arrange alternate drop-off times, please contact:
📧 cwblackcommittee@gmail.com
📞 416-427-9660 or 519-843-3565
Let’s uplift our Caribbean neighbours with compassion and action. Every donation counts.
Upcoming Events: Black History Month – Bob Marley Tribute Concert, featuring Errol Blackwood, February, 28, 2026 at The Fergus Grand Theatre and Awakened Voices Narratives, various locations.
