Glengoffe native gives back to community

Scores of families in Glengoffe, St Catherine, received needed support ahead of the 2026/27 academic year as the NIA Foundation distributed back-to-school supplies, provided free medical check-ups and offered career development resources to nearly 300 residents.

Driven by a desire to give back to her hometown, the initiative was organised by NIA Foundation founder and 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Award recipient, Sasha Williams. The event, dubbed ‘Glengoffe Gives Back: Community Health, Mental Wellness, Education Fair and Funday’, was held at Grateful Hill Primary and Infant School in Glengoffe.

“This was the second staging of the initiative, and our goal was to bring health, education, mentorship, support and opportunities directly into the community,” Williams told JIS News. She noted that, based on registration records, approximately 300 people, including children, adults and senior citizens, benefited from the fair.