MISSION STATEMENT
OUR MISSION
Look Back Give Back (LBGB) exists to empower members of the Caribbean Diaspora to “look back” with gratitude and compassion toward their homeland. Through generous giving and the organization of material resources, we aim to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals caught in cycles of poverty, violence, and scarcity.
In doing so, we honor the mandate of Jesus Christ to care for the “least of these.”
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CORE VALUES
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Gratitude & Humility
We recognize the blessings and opportunities we’ve received, especially through migration and education, and choose to give back with thankful hearts. -
Compassionate Action
We are moved by the real-life struggles of those in need — and we respond not with pity, but with tangible help, respect, and love. -
Faith in Practice
As followers of Jesus, we are compelled to serve others selflessly, believing that every act of kindness, no matter how small, honors God. -
Family & Community Empowerment
We believe that lifting one person often lifts an entire family or community. Our work aims to restore dignity, safety, and opportunity. -
Justice & Protection
We stand against abuse, injustice, and exploitation — especially of vulnerable women and children — by stepping in with advocacy and aid.
OUR STORY
The heart behind LBGB was born out of personal experience. Growing up in Jamaica, I dreamed of opportunities I didn’t yet have. Coming to America changed my life — from being a high school dropout to earning a Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University and a Doctorate from Drew University. The education and prosperity I gained are privileges many in rural Jamaica will never experience. This reality fills me with a deep sense of responsibility.
One unforgettable encounter was with a roadside mango seller who asked for clothes for her children. That moment exposed a depth of need I could not ignore. Her home was deteriorating — with leaking roofs and no flooring — and her children lacked the basics for school. We stepped in to help.
Then there was the “Rape Escape” case — a mother fleeing violence after refusing to let a gang leader abuse her daughter. She sought refuge in a hut, choosing safety over familiarity. We helped her too.
These stories are not isolated. They are reminders of how much help is still needed. I look back and remember. I give back because I must.
