The Four Seasons became a Carribean Island getaway Sunday afternoon as the Jamaican Women in Washington held their 8th annual Tea-Off to Good Health Fundraiser.
Haitian Ambassador Raymond Joseph and JWOW President Dr. Jacqueline Watson joined Mrs. Michelle Fenty (all pictured at left) for a High Tea at the Four Seasons to enjoy Jamaican themed savories, sweets and sips as the JWOW ladies donned their Island wardrobe and wide brimmed hats for a fundraiser to combat homelessness.
A longtime member of the organization, Fenty claims she attaches her efforts to causes that are of personal importance. Donations from the annual Tea-Off will support My Sisters Place and the Harriet Tubman Women’s Shelter, but will also reach organizations assisting the millions of homeless in Jamaica and Haiti.
“My parents are both from Jamaica… and I’m proud of my Jamaican ties,” said DC’s First Lady. “It’s important to raise awareness of and provide support to organizations… regardless of where they are.”
(At right: Stacy Harper, Hope Balamani, Tashya Tummings)
