Elected United News Report in Colorado Springs, CO on Hurricane Melissa support in November 2025.

Hands-on disaster relief in Jamaica

Elected United President Horace Brown and member Raymond Hines flew to Jamaica to provide hands-on disaster relief after Hurricane Melissa. Together, they delivered food packages to affected families and cut and cleared fallen trees from houses and roadways, helping residents regain access to their homes and communities. Hines, Brown’s cousin from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, worked alongside Brown and Elected United team members.

KRDO13 reporter Marina Garcia covered the relief effort on November 22, 2025. The original report includes an interview with Horace Brown from Jamaica.

Read and watch the original KRDO13 news report →

22 November 2025 press-release by Colorado Springs, Colorado news channel, KRDO with a minor correction of what was provided to Falmouth Hospital. The recording was done with limited lighting and internet connection so it was difficult for Marina Garcia to hear Horace.

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PRESS RELEASE

Colorado Springs Veteran and Elected United Deliver Critical Aid to Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa

Credit: Original reporting by KRDO News, Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO – In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on communities across Jamaica, Elected United President Horace Brown, a retired U.S. Army veteran, recently traveled to the island to deliver humanitarian support. Brown’s mission was originally highlighted by KRDO News of Colorado Springs, which reported on the urgent needs of local families facing food shortages, damaged homes, and widespread power outages.

During the humanitarian trip, Elected United expanded its relief efforts beyond what was initially reported. The organization donated $1,000 USD to Falmouth Hospital to support ongoing recovery operations. Elected United also supplied the hospital with communication devices, solar lights, and solar chargers, helping restore essential services where electricity remained unreliable.

“It’s different when you see it up close,” Brown said. “People lost everything—homes, savings, and the comfort of knowing they were safe. Our mission was to bring hope, light, and support where it was needed most.”

Elected United extends sincere gratitude to all members, donors, sponsors, and volunteers whose generosity and commitment made this mission possible. Their contributions continue to bring relief and hope to families rebuilding their lives after Hurricane Melissa.

For more information or to support future humanitarian efforts, please visit and make your donation at our website using the web link in the news coverage.

Photos from the Jamaica relief mission

Food-package support, fallen-tree removal, road conditions and community visits during the relief mission. Photos provided by Elected United.

Relief team member with a chainsaw beside fallen trees in Jamaica

Cutting fallen tree limbs near a home after Hurricane Melissa

Clearing a large fallen tree trunk near a house

Relief team member clearing storm-felled trees and branches

Chainsaw work to clear fallen trees during the Jamaica relief trip

Storm debris and water affecting a roadway in Jamaica

Carrying a sack of food supplies during the relief effort

Food packages and essential supplies prepared for community support

Community members connecting during the relief visit

Elected United relief visit to Falmouth Public General Hospital