A Cape Coral man is making a significant impact thousands of miles away by aiding families in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. Nearly a month has passed since the hurricane’s devastation, and Clifton Robinson continues to gather and ship supplies to those in need.

“They are devastated, right? The hurricane has left Jamaica unrecognizable,” said Clifton Robinson, who is leading a local relief initiative.

Robinson, originally from Jamaica, felt compelled to act after witnessing the destruction back home.

“Obviously, my motivation was because I lived in Jamaica, right? I have a lot of friends and family and I’ve been hearing a lot of horror stories, so we really wanted to step in and do something for the people of Jamaica, because they are in dire need,” Robinson said.

The relief effort began with a single shipment days after the hurricane. Realizing the long road to recovery, Robinson continued his mission, gaining support along the way.

“Cliff had the great idea of approaching the company and asking to see if they wanted to help sponsor it. And they were totally on board too,” said Dominic Damico, manager at Eight Point and a volunteer.

Robinson’s wife, Sh’lisa Robinson, expressed her pride in the growing support.

“It is just such a beautiful thing to see so many different groups and businesses come together and just support such a great cause, and one that my husband just, you know, it was his idea. I’m a very proud wife,” she said.

The initiative has grown, with friends, family, and volunteers helping to send essential items to Jamaica.

The couple expressed deep gratitude to Eight Point, Kelly Green, RJ3B Shipping and all the volunteers who have stepped in to help.

“There’s really a health crisis at the moment. There’s a bacteria outbreak. The water is contaminated. So, you know, there’s a dire need for bottled water, or any other like medical supplies. And we just want to keep it at the forefront of people’s minds,” Sh’lisa Robinson added.

The couple plans to continue their efforts, driven by the overwhelming community support.

“Everybody came in and contributed. It was just heart warming. I was almost brought to tears,” Clifton Robinson said.

Robinson explained that the collected items in Cape Coral are sent to Fort Lauderdale before being transported to Kingston for distribution.

For those interested in donating, you can click here for more information and the items needed.