Empowering Union Island and Beyond
The JT Foundation supports people on Union Island and across the Southern Grenadines through disaster relief, school projects, home repairs and community programs. Our directors are unpaid, and we track how donations are spent.
$ Raised for the People
We keep overhead low so more of each donation can pay for supplies and work in the community.
Projects accomplished
Our work began with emergency relief after the La Soufrière eruption and Hurricane Beryl. It now includes support for children, schools and families who need help rebuilding.
Our Mission
Since 2012, our founder Jeremie Tronet, a professional kitesurfer and proud Vincentian, has led hands-on projects across Union Island and St. Vincent. From free swimming lessons for local kids to emergency rescues during the La Soufrière eruption and large scale relief efforts after Hurricane Beryl, this work laid the foundation for what is now the JT Foundation.
We focus on real help where it’s most needed, especially for those often forgotten. Our team is on the ground improving living conditions, healthcare, and the environment across Union Island and the Southern Grenadines. Every donation goes directly to action, with full transparency and zero waste.
100% of Donations Fund have a direct community impact
Our directors and founders take no salaries and hold no financial interests in companies linked to the foundation. We raise funds, purchase supplies and organize projects directly, with records of how donations are used.
Programs
A few of our succesful Projects
Volcano Relief
During the La Soufrière eruption on St. Vincent, we raised and spent over 50,000 euros to provide food and water to more than 5,000 displaced people over two weeks.
Tree plantation post Hurricane Beryl
After Hurricane Beryl, we replanted over 150 coconut trees and erosion-fighting trees in the Tobago Cays and Mayreau to support environmental recovery.
Emergency relief Post Hurricane Beryl
We raised and spent over US$400,000 to provide immediate relief and supply distribution across the Grenadines, supporting a full-time recovery effort and rebuilding for four months.
Tool loaning program post Hurricane Beryl
Residents can borrow tools free of charge through our tool loaning program to repair and rebuild their homes.
Category 5 Hurricane Beryl
Our emergency and rebuild response
Within 24 hours of Hurricane Beryl’s landfall, we coordinated emergency helicopter and plane landings that brought medicine, supplies, and firefighters to the devastated islands of Union Island and Mayreau. This was made possible with the fast mobilization of our team and the help of the people of Martinique. We raised and directly spent over US$400,000 during a full-time, months-long recovery effort.
of food and supplies delivered by the French Navy, twice.
Solar lights and hundreds of solar fans purchased and hand distributed.
Generators and solar systems purchased and distributed to shelters and large houses.
Coconut trees and erosion-control plants replanted on Mayreau and in the Tobago Cays.
Thousands of dollars raised and spent for Hurricane Beryl recovery
Christmas presents purchased for children on Union Island.
Additional results:
Doctors, emergency teams, and critical aid deployed within hours by planes
20,000 EC$ in food vouchers distributed
Water filtration systems purchased and installed in Shelters and private homes
Starlink antennas and solar systems set up in shelters
Hundreds of bed sheets and mattresses purchased and delivered to shelters
Several boat repair programs launched for fishermen and speedboat operators
Dozens of targeted programs carried out for children, schools, and vulnerable families
International media coverage including interviews with the BBC
The four months of recovery were led full-time by our founder Jeremie Tronet, without any payment, despite having lost everything personally, including his home and business. None of the raised funds were used to rebuild his own property. Every effort was focused entirely on helping the wider community.
How You Can Help
Getting Involved
Become a Volunteer
We welcome volunteers who can come to Union Island and help with our projects. Contact us with your skills and the dates you are available.
Make a Donation
Your donation helps fund school projects, supplies and support for families on Union Island.
