Stella Maris Foundation
Contact
Address: 1 Grants Pen Road, Kingston 8
Telephone: (876) 941-200-1, 942-2000, 969-1256, 969-6035
Fax: (876) 925-3520
Email: hekau_amen@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.stellamarisfoundation.org
Description
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pmServices
Programmes
Arts and Culture
1. Literacy classes
2. Marching Band with comprehensive development programme – ages 12-19
3. Basketball facilities (pending)
4. Mentoring/Conflict Resolution
5. Parenting Skills Development (part of the Community empowerment Programme)
6. Papier Mache Co-op
Health
1. Counseling;
2. Childhood Development and Education (Day Care Centre);
3. HIV/AIDS programme;
4. Screening the elderly and referring them as necessary to SMF’s panel of doctors;
5. Visiting the sick and elderly in the area to provide medical assistance such as blood pressure checks etc.;
6. Promote healthy lifestyles, with the emphasis on prevention (Health Fairs); and
7. Provide nutrition meals to the elderly shut-ins.
Skills Training (sponsored by HEART Trust NTA) and certified through the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQJ) at Level One (I).
1. Sewing Skills (Garment Construction)
2. Woodwork/Furniture Manufacturing
3. Data Operations
