WalkGoodLA Raises $125K So Far for Jamaica

The Los Angeles-based community organization WalkGoodLA has raised more than $125,000 to support recovery efforts in Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, which left widespread damage across the island earlier this month.

The campaign thanked supporters in a post saying, “With your help, we can make a true difference. Please continue to share the donation link and resources to support Jamaica.”

The WalkGood Jamaica Hurricane Relief Fund was established to mobilize global support for communities directly impacted by the record-setting storm. The initiative underscores WalkGoodLA’s core belief in collective care — that healing and rebuilding are most powerful when driven by community solidarity.

Funds raised will go toward providing essential supplies, including food, water, medical aid, and housing materials for families in the hardest-hit parishes such as St. Elizabeth, Manchester, and Westmoreland. The organization is partnering with trusted on-the-ground networks and local organizations in Jamaica to ensure that aid reaches those most in need efficiently and transparently.

WalkGoodLA, founded by Etienne Maurice, along with his sister Ivy Maurice and cousin Marley Ralph, has become known for its fusion of activism, wellness, and community building. Originally launched to promote social justice and healing through movement, the collective has since evolved into a global network of changemakers using art, culture, and community engagement to uplift marginalized voices.

The hurricane relief campaign continues to grow as members of the Jamaican diaspora and supporters from around the world rally behind the cause. Donations can be made through WalkGoodLA’s official website, and the organization has announced plans for an upcoming benefit event in Los Angeles to further boost fundraising.

As Jamaica continues to recover from one of the most powerful storms in its history, WalkGoodLA’s initiative serves as a powerful reminder that unity and compassion can transcend borders — and that even from thousands of miles away, communities can come together to rebuild hope.