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Dear Friends and Supporters of COJO October 30, 2020
This year, the COVID-19 global pandemic has crippled the face-to-face learning for many of these young people and, as such, they are attempting to learn virtually via online classes...Read
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COJO awards over US$40,000 in scholarships to 10 wards of the state September 13, 2019
BETTER parenting is being heralded as the panacea for many of Jamaica's social ills. This was the main takeaway from the messages shared by representatives from financial and government institutions, who spoke at the annual Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) scholarship awards ceremony...Read
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130 State Wards To Pursue Tertiary Studies - COJO Assists With Scholarships, Record Number Of Students From Children’s Homes Take On Post-Secondary Education September 12, 2019
Children of Jamaica Outreach Inc (COJO), a New York-based Jamaican charity, awarded just over US$40,000 in scholarships to 10 wards of the State yesterday....Read
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Summer Fun At COJO Pool Soirée August 9, 2019
Members of the Jamaican diaspora flocked Horatio and Sheree Sparkes’ Long Island mansion in New York last Saturday in support of education for some of Jamaica’s most vulnerable children...Read
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Invest More In Education, NGO Chairman Urges Private Sector And J'cans September 13, 2018
Having seen his New York-based Jamaican charity contribute more than US$125,000 in tertiary scholarships to wards of the State in the last six years alone, founding chairman of Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Gary Williams has charged that the private sector and Jamaicans are not investing enough in education...Read
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Children of Jamaica Outreach to Present Scholarships During Annual Jamaica Mission
September 10, 2018
NEW YORK – A small delegation from the New York based Jamaican charity, Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Inc., led by Chairman & Founder Gary M. Williams will visit Jamaica on Monday, September 10 as part of its Annual Jamaica Mission....Read
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COJO Summer Soiree Scores
August 6, 2018
Patrons to the Children of Jamaica (COJO) 2018 Summer Soiree enjoyed the long-awaited warm weather, beautiful fashions and delectable food and drink with a definite 'Jamaican accent'...Read
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COJO celebrates giving with 23rd annual gala
December 10, 2017
The cold winter air could not withstand the heat radiating from the Hilton New York JFK Airport Hotel last Saturday night. Fashionistas within the Jamaican diaspora and friends of the organisation made their entrance to the Children of Jamaica Outreach's (COJO) 23rd Annual Gala...Read
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Cojo Grand Gala -international NGO host annual fundraiser for children of Jamaica
December 6, 2017
It was a night of glamour and giving, as the Jamaican diaspora and friends came out in their numbers on Saturday to support the Children of Jamaica Outreach's (COJO) 23rd Annual Gala at the Hilton New York JFK Hotel...Read
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COJO scholarship gala to honour Grace, others
November 26, 2017
Jamaica's GraceKennedy and Company Ltd and three individuals are to be honoured at the 2017 Children of Jamaica (COJO) Scholarship Gala and Awards dinner at the Hilton Hotel JFK Airport on Saturday, December 2...Read
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New-York Based Jamaican charity COJO benefits from airline�s philanthropic spirit - Island remains among favourite destinations for JetBlue passengers
October 16, 2017
It is no coincidence that the New York-based non-profit Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Inc has enjoyed the partnership support of JetBlue Airways for more than a decade, as the airline and charity share a culture of giving...Read
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Wards of the state laud COJO for well-needed support
September 15, 2017
Dwayne Haynes used his platform as a former ward of the state and a recipient of the Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) scholarship, to encourage this year's six beneficiaries to be resilient in their efforts to become productive members of society...Read
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Moshood's Afrikan Pride At COJO's Summer Soiree
August 20, 2017
A summer soiree with the Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) would not have been the same without the unique touch of New York-based, Afrocentric designer - Moshood. His African-inspired designs showcased fabulous designs, embracing the boldness in women and men's fashion...Read
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COJO Summer Soiree bigger and better
July 28, 2017
On Saturday, July 22, members of the Jamaican diaspora in New York gathered in Jamaica Estate to help celebrate and support the Children of Jamaica Outreach's (COJO) annual Summer Soiree...Read
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COJO continues outstanding work for children
December 24, 2016
Since its inception in 1994, Children Of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) has dedicated its resources, human and financial, to help make a difference in the lives of under served children in Jamaica as well as the United States...Read
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