A community-led fundraising and information website connecting Devon and Jamaica through culture, music, and solidarity.
Devon Loves Jamaica is a transparent, grassroots digital campaign raising awareness and funds for communities in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa.
We aim to:
- Provide verified, clear information about the hurricane’s impact and relief needs.
- Create a trusted digital space for fundraisers, sponsors, venues, and local organisations.
- Encourage community participation through music, food, and cultural events in Devon.
- Maintain transparency in how funds are collected and distributed.
- Inform — concise summary of Hurricane Melissa’s impact and relief needs.
- Fundraise — embed links to reputable fundraising platforms (see list below).
- Engage — allow users to register interest as sponsors, venues, or volunteers via simple forms.
- Unite — show solidarity between Devon and Jamaica through shared culture, events, and stories.
- Comply — avoid unnecessary personal data collection; use existing tools for fundraising and mailing.
To simplify and avoid handling donations or personal data directly, this project will link to or embed existing free/low-fee fundraising platforms:
| Purpose | Recommended Tools | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Donations | JustGiving, GoFundMe, Ko-fi | Easy setup, public transparency pages. |
| Event Ticketing | Eventbrite | Free for free events; handles ticketing, QR codes. |
| Volunteer/Sponsor Form | Google Forms or Formspree.io | No backend; submissions to email or Sheets. |
| Email Sign-ups (MVP) | Mailchimp Free Tier | GDPR-compliant; replaceable later. |
| QR & Link Management | Linktree Free | Collects all links in one page. |
Later, if needed, integrate via embedded widgets instead of storing data manually.
- Devon-based Jamaican descendant — wants to support authentic causes.
- Music lover in Devon — wants event info and cultural connection.
- Venue manager — needs safe event info, hosting guidance.
- Local charity coordinator — checks transparency and collaboration opportunities.
- Corporate sponsor — looks for branding & sponsorship options.
- Local press/blogger — needs assets, press release, contact.
- Volunteer — wants simple sign-up and tasks overview.
- One-off donor — wants fast and trusted donation route.
- Long-term supporter — expects updates and proof of impact.
- Jamaica-based NGO — needs verified communication and fund routing.
- As a Jamaican-descendent in Devon, I want to see where donations go so that I can trust the fundraiser.
- As a music fan, I want to know event dates so I can attend and share.
- As a venue manager, I want safety and sponsorship info so I can host confidently.
- As a donor, I want a quick, mobile-friendly donation flow so I can contribute easily.
- As a press contact, I want a media pack and contact so I can cover the story accurately.
(See /docs/user-stories.md if expanded later.)
Must Have
- Clear call-to-action buttons (Donate / Get Involved).
- Transparent “Where Funds Go” section.
- Links to verified donation platforms (no direct collection).
- Event info and press contact.
- Accessibility compliance (WCAG AA).
Should Have
- Responsive one-page Bootstrap layout.
- Wall of Solidarity (logos/names of supporters).
- Embedded sign-up forms (volunteer/sponsor).
- Social links and Linktree integration.
Could Have
- QR codes for printed materials.
- Spotify playlist or stories section.
- Recipe e-book or local art fundraiser.
Won’t Have
- Complex backend or database.
- Paid subscription services (MVP to remain free).
Tone: Warm, hopeful, professional. Style: Jamaican vibrancy + Devon heritage — clean, ethical, inclusive.
Colour Palette (Bootstrap variables):
--bs-primary: #009B3A; /* Jamaica green */
--bs-secondary: #00824A; /* Devon green */
--bs-accent: #FED100; /* Gold */
--bs-dark: #000000; /* Text / contrast */
--bs-light: #FFFFFF; /* Backgrounds */Typography:
- Headings — Poppins / Montserrat
- Body — Inter / system sans-serif
Imagery:
- Heart-shaped icon merging the Jamaica and Devon flags (AI-generated).
- Community event photos, flags, and textures (free stock or provided by partners).
For the heart-shaped combined-flag icon, try:
- DALL·E 3 (Bing Image Creator) – free, clean vector-style icons.
- Adobe Firefly – ideal for logo/flat graphics with brand colours.
- Leonardo.Ai – for more polished stylistic options.
Prompt example:
“Flat vector icon of a heart combining the Jamaican and Devon flags in equal halves. Bold colours #009B3A, #00824A, #FED100, #000000, #FFFFFF. Minimalist, respectful, transparent background.”
Stack: HTML5 • Bootstrap 5 • CSS • minimal JS Host: GitHub Pages (free)
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Fork or clone this repo
git clone https://github.com/[your-username]/devon-loves-jamaica.git cd devon-loves-jamaica -
Create a new branch for local edits
git checkout -b dev
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Open locally in VS Code
code . -
Run on localhost
- Install the Live Server extension.
- Right-click
index.html→ Open with Live Server.
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Commit and push changes
git add . git commit -m "Add homepage skeleton" git push origin dev
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Deploy to GitHub Pages
- Go to Settings → Pages
- Under Source, select Deploy from branch → main → /root
- Visit your live site at
https://your-username.github.io/devon-loves-jamaica
- Use semantic HTML (
<main>,<section>,<nav>,<footer>). - Ensure 4.5:1 text contrast, alt text, focus outlines, skip links.
- No cookies or tracking scripts beyond embedded third-party tools.
- Clearly display fund destination and charity partner names.
| Week | Focus | Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discovery & setup | Research, branding, README, GitHub Pages setup |
| 2 | Build MVP | HTML structure, donate links, event info |
| 3 | Testing & launch | Accessibility check, go-live, social promo |
Want to get involved?
- Email: contact@devonlovesjamaica.org (placeholder)
- Submit PRs or design suggestions via GitHub Issues.
- Follow social links once live for event updates.
This project is open source under the MIT Licence.
Devon Loves Jamaica — Standing together in hope, culture, and community. “Out of many, one people.”