Programs That Keep Elders Connected

Vera May Foundation Family Bridge program connecting diaspora families with vetted volunteers caring

Family Bridge — Diaspora Matching Program

By Vera May Foundation, Inc • March 22, 2026
Family Bridge matches your loved one in Jamaica with a trusted volunteer who visits, checks in, and keeps you informed — so no ocean feels too wide.
VMF volunteers supporting elders in Jamaica through weekly visits and community engagement

Friends of VMF — Volunteer Program

By Vera May Foundation, Inc • March 22, 2026
Friends of VMF are vetted community volunteers who provide weekly visits and check-ins for isolated elders in Jamaica. Join us and make a difference.

Vera Vans


For many elders in Jamaica, the greatest barrier to staying connected is not distance — it is the journey down the road.

A hill too steep. A bus that doesn't come. A church seven minutes away that might as well be seven miles. Access to transportation is one of the most practical and overlooked needs facing older adults in rural Jamaica — and it is one of the most solvable.


Vera Vans is our answer.

 What Vera Vans Does Now

Through Vera Vans, the Vera May Foundation coordinates transportation for elders through trusted local providers — including taxis, charter services, church buses, and community drivers. We cover the cost of transportation so that getting to a medical appointment, a church service, or a community gathering is never a barrier.

Local providers submit for monthly reimbursement through VMF, ensuring that every dollar is tracked, verified, and spent with full accountability.


 Where We Are Going
Vera Vans is more than a reimbursement program. It is the foundation for something bigger.

Our vision is to purchase and operate dedicated community vehicles — Vera Vans — that will run regular routes in underserved communities, picking up elders and bringing them where they need to go. Reliably. Consistently. With dignity.


A Vera Van is not just a vehicle. It is a church pew filled again. A doctor's appointment kept. A birthday party attended. A senior who knows that someone will come for them.


Help Us Get There

There are two ways to make this vision a reality.


If you are a transportation provider in Jamaica — taxi operator, charter service, church bus coordinator, or private driver — we invite you to join our network as a Vera Vans provider and help us serve elders in your community today.


You may also support the acquisition of our first dedicated community vehicle. Every contribution brings us one step closer to a Vera Van on the road.

To enroll as a provider or donate towards the Vera Vans initiative, visit our Take Action page or contact us at hello@veramayfoundation.org.