YEAR
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DETAILS
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| 1970 |
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SOS Children's Village Jamaica was founded with the initiative of Dr. Harland Hastings, Mr. John Rollins and the Hon. Heinz W. Simonitsch.
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| 1971 |
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The first 3 family houses were constructed in Barrett Town, Montego Bay.
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| 1972 |
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On November 26th, Barrett Town, Montego Bay had its first registration.
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| 1982 |
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The second SOS Children's Village had ground breaking in October in Stony Hill, Kingston.
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| 1984 |
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Between February and October, 8 family houses were occupied in Stony Hill, Kingston.
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| 1993 |
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The SOS Youth Facility (Boys) is completed, with 9 occupants.
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| 1995 |
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In September, the SOS Kindergarten in Stony Hill, Kingston started with 3 classes, which serves the Village and the local community.
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| 1996 |
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In Barrett Town, Montego Bay, the new academic year began for the SOS Jane Veira School.
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| 1998 |
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Dr. Harland Hastings – Founder of SOS Children's Village Jamaica, passed away.
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| 2000 |
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In Montego Bay, a renovated house will accommodate 10 to 12 boys. Mr. John Rollins - Founder, and Mrs. Doris Hugh - Board Member, passed away.
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