Paquee Golf Club Donated $108,000 for Hurricane Relief
The local charity tournament raised funds to support the ongoing efforts of Mustard Seed Communities.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Paquee Golf Club contributed US$108,000 to Mustard Seed Communities following a recent charity golf tournament held in Homestead. The funds are earmarked for hurricane relief efforts benefiting the organization, which serves more than 700 people.
Why it matters
The donation marks the second annual event held by the club to support the non-profit, reflecting a consistent corporate philanthropic commitment to regional humanitarian needs.
The donation totaled US$108,000, or approximately J$17 million, to support the 700 people served by Mustard Seed Communities. This follows a previous annual event that raised US$10 million.
The players
Paquee Golf Club
A Miami-based organization with a 30-year tradition of diaspora engagement.
Mustard Seed Communities
A non-profit organization serving more than 700 people through charitable initiatives.
International Longshoremen's Association
A labor union representing maritime workers that served as a sponsor for the charity event.
The details
The Paquee Golf Club raised the funds through a charity tournament hosted at the Redland Golf & Country Club. Sponsors including the International Longshoremen's Association, GraceKennedy Group, Couples Hotel, and Coconut Bay Hotel supported the event. The donation was finalized during a handover ceremony attended by tournament winners Steve Simm, Richard Roberts, Dr. Elias Feanny, and Eric Weiss.
Timeline
- 2026-10-11
The donation cheque handover took place.
Market Landscape
This donation continues the established trend of the Paquee Golf Club annual charity tournament series as a vehicle for disaster relief. It marks the second year the event has been specifically organized to support the long-term mission of Mustard Seed Communities.
Business owners should review their own corporate social responsibility calendars to ensure alignment with major regional humanitarian needs. Consistency in annual giving events remains a standard metric for measuring the impact of long-term community partnerships.
The takeaway
Large-scale charity events require significant coordination between corporate sponsors and destination partners to ensure funds reach operational goals. Operators should document the administrative overhead of such events to maintain transparent reporting for stakeholders.
Further reading
For more on how local entities engage in charitable giving, see our section on Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Jamaica Gleaner.
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