Community Project
Project: School Facelift
Transforming Spaces, Inspiring Minds
When a community comes together, walls don’t just get painted — they come alive.
In August 2023, Queen of the Road Foundation, Inc. joined forces with past students, teachers, and local partners to give a beloved school the fresh start it deserved.
August 19-20, 2023
Islington, St. Mary, Jamaica
Class of 1975 & Community
Complete Exterior Repaint
Community Power
Past students, teachers & locals united
How It Started
From Awareness to Action.
A Story of Collective Impact.
When the Founder of Queen of the Road Foundation, Inc. learned about “Project Facelift” from Ms. Brooks, she immediately supported the effort, having already seen the school’s needs firsthand. A follow‑up call from Mrs. Yvette Barkley—her trusted partner from a 2013 school initiative—confirmed her commitment to join the project.
She assisted with planning alongside Mrs. Barkley, the Project Manager, and Mrs. Clarke, a senior teacher who handled site visits, early deliveries, and gave up part of her summer to ensure success. Mrs. Barkley and the Class of 1975, including Glendon Whitter (Bowie) and Carol Senior (Millie), were key to bringing the project together.
“Special thanks go to Mrs. Barkley, who traveled to Jamaica and coordinated on the ground. Queen of the Road Foundation, Inc. extends heartfelt appreciation to all past students, teachers, and community members who volunteered to complete this repainting project.”
Meet Our Partners
The Transformation
Before & After
Witness the remarkable change that happens when community spirit meets determined action.
Before
After
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After
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After
The Dream Team
Heroes Behind the Project
Mrs. Yvette Barkley
Project Coordinator
Travelled from Canada to coordinate on-ground operations, leveraging her experience from our 2013 collaboration.
Mrs. Clarke
Senior Teacher & Site Manager
Sacrificed summer vacation to manage site inspections, receive deliveries, and ensure project readiness.
Class of 1975
Past Students Association
Led by Glendon Whitter (Bowie) and Carol Senior (Millie), they were the heart and soul of this initiative.
Our Gratitude
Special Thanks To
Mr. Lecky
Lee’s Block Factory
Mr. Ian Edwards
Community Support
EdgeChem Jamaica Ltd.
HQ & Supplies
“With your donation, help, guidance, cooperation and support, this project was a SUCCESS.”
“A huge Thank You to all the Past Students, Teachers, and the Community as a whole who collaborated and volunteered their time over the weekend and worked tirelessly on this Re-painting project.”
QOTRF
Queen of the Road Foundation, Inc.
Project Partner & Sponsor
Ready to Create More Transformations?
This project proved what we can achieve together. Help us identify and support more schools in need of revitalization.
