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ABOUT US

We care about a healthy society for people prosperity.

The Push-Start Foundation got started in 2011 to serve Jamaica and its people. Founder Beverly Nichols wanted to do what is right – help others to live better lives.

In any society, there will always be those who are less fortunate. We must therefore mobilise to help improve service to people. That is the philosophy of The Push-Start Foundation.

The focus therefore is on healthcare for all and nutrition for those without shelter. Health and nutrition are two essential ingredients for any thriving society. The Push-Start Foundation will do everything possible to play important roles in those areas for the benefit of Jamaica and its people. We want to do this with your support. Together for Jamaica.

MISSION
We aim to strongly support initiatives that improve quality of life through the delivery of the best healthcare and access to good nutrition.

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OUR GOALS

  • To help make healthcare available to all especially the less fortunate

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  • To tackle the problem of hunger by making meals available to the homeless

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  • To encourage partnerships to support efficiency in the healthcare sector

“Non-profits have a special ability to organize the energy and ideas of a community in order to achieve together what individuals cannot achieve alone.”
- Maine Association of Non-profits

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Those in the leadership of The Push-Start Foundation will at all times be guided by a set of guiding principles to ensure the highest level of public trust and accountability. We will:

  • Practice with integrity, honesty and truthfulness;

  • Act according to the highest goals and visions of the foundation;

  • Put philanthropic mission above personal gain;

  • Adhere to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations;

  • Avoid even the appearance of any criminal offense or professional misconduct;

  • Not exploit any relationship with a donor, prospect or volunteer for personal benefit;

  • Protect the confidentiality of all privileged or confidential information in the possession of the foundation.
     

SOLICITATION & STEWARDSHIP OF PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS

The leadership shall:

  • Ensure that all solicitation and communication materials are accurate and correctly reflect the foundation’s mission and use of solicited funds;

  • Ensure that donors receive informed, accurate and ethical advice and information;

  • Ensure that contributions are used in accordance with foundation’s or donors’ intentions;

  • Ensure that there is public accountability of all financial and material donations/contributions.
     

EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY
The Push-Start Foundation will from time to time seek guidance and assistance from independent, external evaluators when appropriate and feasible, as it strives to ensure the highest level of accountability, effectiveness and efficiency in the execution of its mission.

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PLEASE NOTE:

  • Any violation of these guiding principles will be discussed and actioned by the advisory board.

  • The foundation’s advisory board will from time to time expand or update these guiding principles.

“Non-profit organizations play a central role in the democratic process by providing a means for public participation and promotion of the common good.”
- Maine Association of Non-profits

When you SHOP today you are supporting healthcare delivery in Jamaica.

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