NEW YORK, USA — The Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) summer soiree, set for tomorrow in Queens, New York, will be raising funds to provide more scholarships to wards of the state and other “underserved bright young minds in Jamaica”.

The brainchild of Jamaican-born American Gary M Williams, COJO’s mission is to help improve the health, education and general well-being of less fortunate children.

Since inception in 1994, COJO has dedicated its resources, human and financial, to help make a difference in the lives of underserved children in Jamaica as well as the United States of America.

For this year’s summer soiree, JetBlue Airways has provided a welcome boost for the Children of Jamaica Outreach, COJO said in a release yesterday.

The airline, a consistent sponsor of COJO fund-raising events which provide scholarships, mentorship and upgrades for educational facilities in at-risk communities in Jamaica, has donated travel certificates for travel to Jamaica, one of many Caribbean destinations served by the airline.

According to Williams: “The JetBlue tickets are welcome and will be paired with hotel stays at Grand Palladium, Hilton Rose Hall, Jewel Resorts and Sandals Resorts International, which all donated vacation packages for this year’s benefit raffle.”

“We are forever indebted to JetBlue Airways and our various hotel partners for making such an investment in Jamaica’s children, our future,” added Williams.

The summer soiree serves as a showcase for emerging and established designers and this year we will place the spotlight on the designs of Brooklyn-based Moshood Creations, Signature Closet Boutique and celebrated Jamaica/New York-based Courtney Washington.

Entertainment will be provided by Rick Dalgetty & Tropical Rhythms with a cultural presentation by D’Oro Dance Ensemble.