Photo Caption: JN Money team members (l-r) Sasha-Kaye McCalla, marketing specialist; Tamara Kinkead Honeyghan, HR Business Partner; Deajon Harvey, accounting clerk and Deja Howell, operations support clerk, interact with residents at Sophie’s Place during a visit to the home on December 18.
For over four years, JN Money has been a steadfast supporter of Sophie’s Place, a sanctuary for children, teens, and adults with acute physical and mental disabilities in Gordon Town, St. Andrew. During the holiday season, the company reaffirmed its commitment to the home by bringing joy to its 23 residents and pledging even greater support. The visit was filled with meaningful moments, as team members shared stories, played music, and served meals.
Following the visit, the company has committed to providing the home with much-needed supplies including clothing, non-perishable items, and toys, collected through a Christmas drive among its employees as well as a cash donation.
For JN Money, its association with Sophie’s Place reflects its commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
“We are pleased to continue supporting the home, knowing that our donations and time are making a lasting impact on the lives of the residents. Witnessing the joy our presence brought on some of their faces when we visited was incredibly moving. We recognise how challenging it can be to care for these residents, and it’s a privilege to be part of an organisation and community that is ensuring they get the support they need,” said Cedrica Reid, marketing and sales manager at JN Money.
Nestled against the serene backdrop of the Blue Mountains and accompanied by the soothing sounds of a nearby river, Sophie’s Place has been operated by the Mustard Seed Communities since 1998. The facility includes boarding quarters, a fully equipped kitchen, and a chapel offering a space for reflection and prayer. It also features a sick bay for residents requiring medical care, which, during JN Money’s visit, housed seven isolated residents.
The home’s mission extends beyond its walls as caregivers also assist vulnerable individuals in the surrounding community, including baby mothers, with critical support.
Nurse Shelly Lee Duncombe-Taylor, who led a tour of the facility in December, is one of the 13 dedicated caregivers at the home. She emphasised the need for support and its impact in sustaining the home’s mission of caring for and bringing hope to residents.
She welcomes the generosity of partners like JN Money as the critical aid ensures the home can continue serving the vulnerable community. Due to their special needs, she informed that residents have specific diets and require specific care daily, which costs. The facility also has other usual operational expenses.
“We are grateful for all the support we receive because this home is important to our community,” she said. “We also help other vulnerable persons in the community, including baby mothers, with food and other support.”