The Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment (URGE) Foundation, led by Ziggy and Orly Marley, will broaden its home rebuild projects to assist displaced Jamaican families affected by Hurricane Melissa.

This represents the extension of an already successful partnership led by Michelle Gordon, founder of the BossMom Network and a goodwill ambassador for Food for the Poor.

According to Gordon, the organisations share the continued commitment of rebuilding homes, restoring hope and empowering single mothers and children across the island.

The URGE Foundation had initially committed US$50,000 to the home building project but since Melissa, the Marleys have taken action to raise additional funding across the music industry.

In a media release on Tuesday, Gordon said initiatives will be announced in the coming weeks, focusing on immediate hurricane relief assistance as well as long-term financial support for the rebuild ahead.

“Ziggy and Orly have been with us from the beginning,” said Gordon. “Their renewed support at this critical time allows us to move quickly from relief to restoration, helping mothers get out of survival mode and back into nurturing their children and rebuilding their futures.”

Since its inception, BossMom Builds has partnered with Food for the Poor Jamaica to provide safe, sustainable housing for mothers in need.

Following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, the initiative has shifted focus to a $100,000 rebuilding campaign, aimed at repairing damaged homes, furnishing new ones and restoring livelihoods for affected families.

According to Marketing, Public Relations and Missions Manager at Food for the Poor, Marsha Burrell-Rose, “Partnerships like this remind us that we are stronger together. BossMom Builds, the URGE Foundation and Food for the Poor are combining faith, purpose and action to rebuild communities and restore lives across Jamaica. This is compassion in motion and I am honoured to be part of it.”

In the meantime, Ziggy Marley said the URGE Foundation’s work is about love in action.

“We’ve seen firsthand what happens when people come together to lift others up. Jamaica has always been home, and helping families rebuild after this storm is part of our shared responsibility to each other,” said Ziggy Marley.

Since 1992, the URGE Foundation has been dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through education, health and community development.

Its ongoing collaboration with BossMom Builds continues to highlight what can happen when compassion meets partnership, and when Jamaicans and the global community join hands in service.

Now Gordon is inviting individuals, corporate partners and the Jamaican diaspora to join the mission.

“We have built before, and with your help, we can build more,” said Gordon.

“Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us rebuild homes, restore hope and keep our mothers and children safe,” added Gordon.

She pointed out that people who want to help can send donations directly to Food for the Poor Jamaica, where all funds are tracked and designated to BossMom Builds for reconstruction efforts.