In the wake of the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on communities across Jamaica, families who lost their homes have begun to see tangible signs of recovery thanks to an extraordinary rebuilding effort led by a Wisconsin-based builder and a dedicated team of volunteers.
Bartolazzi Homes, a residential construction company from De Pere, Wisconsin, has taken a hands-on leadership role in constructing new houses and repairing damaged ones for people whose homes were destroyed by the storm. The work is being carried out in coordination with the ISSA Trust Foundation, a nonprofit organisation supporting recovery efforts for Jamaican workers and their families affected by the hurricane.
For many residents, the hurricane didn’t just damage buildings — it erased decades of memories, stability, and shelter. Entire neighbourhoods were left without roofs, walls, or safe places to live. In some communities, families were forced to live under tarpaulins or seek temporary shelter, uncertain w…
