Tried to get a job today but
When dem see the application dem say
If this is really where you reside
Please step outside
She asked them why
And they replied…

We don’t want no trouble
We don’t want no trouble, no day
Cause lady where you come from
People die there everyday
For our safety that’s where you should stay
“Wrong Address” – Etana

During January, Your Money has turned the spotlight on organizations and persons that are helping others to conquer their challenges and succeed despite setbacks. Under the theme Mission: H.O.P.E. – Helping Others to Prosper and Excel, we have shown that it is possible for us to combine positive thinking with practical training to achieve our financial goals.

There are still major challenges facing some Jamaicans, who in spite of demonstrating the right attitudes, face overwhelming roadblocks along their journey to economic achievement. For many inner city residents, being born in poverty may seem like a verdict that sentences them to forever remain in financial distress. Continue reading Mission: H.O.P.E. – Righting the Wrong Address →