AS the world continues to grapple with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, one group that is pulling out all the stops to keep their alma mater afloat is the Jamaica College Old Boys Association (JCOBA).
In response, the very active local and overseas chapters of the JCOBA have pooled their resources to launch the Jamaica College Big Brothers COVID-19 Rescue Plan, aimed at raising funds to offset some of these salaries and to support the technology-based learning that has replaced chalk and talk.
The programme has a number of built-in channels such as walk-in or online bank deposits, PayPal transfers, GoFundMe and Cash App options, which allow any old boy from any location to donate from as little as $50 to the effort.
“Even though we know our old boys love and support the college, we had to be mindful that they too are under financial pressure,” said Ian Bryan, treasurer of the JCOBA Florida.
In order to make a donation to the JCOBA Big Brother COVID-19 Rescue Plan, individuals can visit any of the JCOBA Facebook and Instagram pages, associations, and school website, for information on the walk-in or online bank deposits, PayPal transfers, GoFundMe and Cash App options.
