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501(c)(3)

501(c)(3), non-profit: facilitates humanitarian projects in the Caribbean.

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People Served

More than 40,000 people benefit each year.

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Volunteers

Over 700 volunteers every year: USA, Canada, Jamaica and beyond.

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Launched into Service

Founded in 1988 in response to Hurricane Gilbert.

Programs

1988 Founded

Built schools, community centers and roads, sponsored students and uniforms

2003 Launch

1000 Smiles — world’s largest, international, humanitarian, dental project

2008 Launch

SuperKids — language arts program (including computer literacy and the building of computer labs)

2009 Launch

iCARE — eye-care program

2010 Launch

Dental Sealant Project — prevention project in schools

2011 Launch

Teach the Teachers — professional development for Jamaican teachers

Where

  • Northern and Western Jamaica
  • Saint Lucia
  • Grenada
  • Turks & Caicos
  • Antigua
  • Founded: Ashland, OR. Main office: Modesto, CA. Leadership: across the USA, Canada and Jamaica

Why

  • Schools we partner with demonstrate 40% literacy rate
  • In rural Jamaica, there is only one dentist for every 100,000 people.
  • There is only one public health eye care provider for every 250,000 people.
  • We believe our purpose in life is to look after those in need.
  • It’s great fun and deeply rewarding.

How

  • Great Shape! is a volunteer based nonprofit that matches skills and talents with communities in need.
  • Great Shape! partners with the Sandals Foundation, Ministries of Health and Education, and families from every corner of society to deliver meaningful solutions.
  • YOU! — volunteer, fundraise, donate, Sponsor a Smile, Corporate Sponsorships, etc.

Gratitude

  • The Sandals Foundation, Sandals Resorts International: logistics, accommodations, meals (pro-bono)
  • Jamaican Ministries of Health and Education: strategy, infrastructure, collaboration
  • St. Lucia Ministry of Health: strategy, infrastructure, collaboration
  • First Book: donates thousands of books
  • Souls4Soles: shoes and more shoes
  • Patterson Dental: equipment, volunteers, internship program
  • Let It Shine Media: internal and external communications (including PR & video production)
  • Thousands of individual donors, sponsors and volunteers

Great Shape! Inc.

  • 4120 Dale Rd Ste J-8 #183
    Modesto CA 95356 USA
  • 510-893-1751
  • 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization

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