History

The old building
The old building

Lorna with and child Operation Restoration is a Christian non-profit organization founded in West Palm Beach, Florida, in 1988 by Lorna Archer-Stanley, a former journalist who grew up in Jamaica.

In 1994, the Operation Restoration Centre was established in Rema, Trench Town, in an attempt to help alleviate the violence, poverty and illiteracy which exist in these inner-city communities.

After operating an after-school programme for two-and-a-half years, the Operation Restoration Christian School (ORCS) was established. The ORCS accomplished much over its seven years (see achievements).

A pit latrina replaced the 'commuity toilet' in 1994
Old front of building in 1994
A pit latrine replaced the
'community toilet' in 1994
Old front of building in 1994

In September 2003, the majority of students had reached a level of education that enabled them to be successfully integrated into the formal school system.

ORCS changed to its current format of providing a educational support and skills training, allowing it to target at-risk youths (see Youth off the Streets (YOTS) and programmes).

You may also be intersted in looking at our archive pages.