Category Archives: Community
- 10-1-2015
Peter Tosh and Muta Baruka
KASSSI proudly accepted an invitation from Dave Tosh, son of the late great Peter Tosh OM who along with Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley was an integral part of the Reggae Band called The Wailers. Peter, still described as a revolutionary, went on to establish a successful solo career as a singer/song writer and musician Continue Reading
- 29-11-2014
KASSSI – Health Awareness Day – 2015
KASSSI’s 5th Health Awareness Day is fast approaching…… This is a family and Community affair, where professionals and clinicians share vital information on how best to prevent, detect, manage or address health care issues. Date: Thursday 12th February 2015 Place: New Hope Primary School, White House, Westmoreland, Jamaica. Time: 10- 3pm (10:00hrs- 15:00hrs) Entry: Continue Reading
- 6-11-2014
Our Bird Box Appeal
The Bird Box initiative came about when Judith, KASSSI’s Secretary, attended a fayre at the school and saw the boxes on sale. She immediately visualised the unique potential and brought one home…… ‘Just a slight alteration’, she said, and the bird box would be a bespoke collection box; mainly for display in gardens and other Continue Reading
- 20-9-2014
KASSSI Volunteer accepts new teaching position
In the community of Whitehouse, Westmoreland, Jamaica, there was an educated but unemployed 23 year old youth named Anthony Kennedy. Having applied to institutions with a willingness to relocate for the correct position, but failed to acquire one. After a year not having any success, I decided that volunteering would still allow me to have Continue Reading
- 1-5-2014
Chester and Cherry Help Out
When Chester and Cherry decided to take a vacation to Jamaica in August 2013 they contacted KASSSI and inquired if we had something small that they could take home for the children. They took a Laptop: this is further demonstration of how you can assist the charity….. volunteering and supporting in a variety of different Continue Reading
- 1-6-2013
Returning Residents Help Out
Following a raffle at KASSSI`S Fund Raising Valentine Event, the Returning Residents of Whitehouse made a donation of J$2,500 to KASSSI`s breakfast programme. Big up & thanks to the Association! Despite the current financial downturn and the many challenges. Ms. Millie, the proprietor of Fresh Choice Meats Whitehouse, and pictured below, is very supportive Continue Reading
- 23-7-2012
International FC win KASSSI Cup 2012
This year was the 5th year of our 5-a-side tournament and for the first time we had to play in GOALS at Beckenham North as our spiritual home Elmers End was unavailable. Played on the 21st of July, the tournament attracted a small field, yet it was fiercely competitive particularly when it got to the Continue Reading
- 29-8-2011
Anyone for Tennis?
KASSSI’s inaugural Lawn Tennis Tournament was played at Figges Marsh, Mitcham Surrey on the 28th and 29th of August 2011, which was a Bank Holiday weekend. The tournament was split into four groups of four contestants, with the winners and runners up in each group going through to the next round etc… This tournament threw Continue Reading
- 15-6-2011
Purley Cross to Crystal Palace Parade
Once more Juliette excelled when she undertook a sponsored walk of over 9 miles in KASSSI’s aid this afternoon. We believe her when she says she completed this challenge in just over 2 hours and 15 minutes…. To find out about all of Juliette’s fundraising activities please click on the ‘Juliette’ tag below this post.
- 18-9-2010
Scarves for the Cause
Another initiative from the enterprising Juliette who has combined her hobby interests with fundraising for her family charity. This time around she has been knitting scarves in her spare time and selling them on. This effort raised £35 before she got tired and had to stop, to think of what she could do next to Continue Reading
