I am Father Glen P. Baptiste, the Founder and President of the Florida Registered 501(C)(3) non-profit organization Friends of the Roman Catholic Mission Diocese of Montego Bay.

For twenty years I was assigned to the Caribbean and Central America regions. Though still assigned to the Diocese of Montego Bay, I now live in Central Florida, serving the auxiliary needs of parishes within the Diocese of Orlando.

Jamaica abolished slavery in 1838, almost 25 years before the United States. Unfortunately, the government was poor (and is still poor) and offered no support, so many emancipated slaves moved into the Island’s hills. Today, almost two centuries later, approximately one-quarter of the native Jamaican population still live in these hills—many in shacks with no running water or electricity.

When I returned to the United States, I wanted to continue helping these impoverished Jamaicans, which was why I started this charity. To be clear, these descendants of slaves are not looking for a handout but seeking opportunities. Most are diligent workers but lack education.

Since our charity was established in 2021, we have been able to:

Build Small Homes
Supply Hurricane Relief
Feed the Hungry
Clothe the Poor
Provide Education Assistance
Offer Enterprise Opportunities

We work directly with the Diocese of Montego Bay and recently expanded our financial aid to include the Diocese of Mandeville.

We cannot keep these practical programs without financial support from donors worldwide. We need your help to ensure we have sufficient funds to continue these programs and offer a variety of ways to donate: CREDIT CARD, CHECK, GOFUNDME and STOCK & BOND GIFTS.

Thank you for your generosity!