About Us

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives through education, daily meals, healthcare, and Christian love for children in Uganda.

Before her passing, Dr. Roybal and her team travelled to Uganda in 2015 and met with educators, community leaders and parents about the education conditions there. Since that trip, the foundation has started a school for economically disadvantaged children in the area — the Caritha Roybal Nursery School, serving ages 4–17.

Since the passing of Dr. Roybal, her church, World of Truth Christian Fellowship, has stepped in to serve. Now we need your help to keep moving the school forward. The school needs funds for desks, books for students and teachers, security, and expanded restroom facilities on the property.

We also need to hire a cook and buy food, because for many of the children it is the best and possibly the only meal of the day. There has been such a need in the community for a school of this kind — education here has always been out of reach because of cost.

As a nation, Uganda offers very limited free public education. Our organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so all donations you make are tax-deductible. Please give today.

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Our mission

To facilitate a culturally and ethnically diverse community of students, parents and staff, dedicated to an academically challenging environment where diverse learning can be experienced.

To facilitate an environment where each person is valued and treated with respect and appreciation, and where every student, parent and staff member is empowered and inspired to reach their full academic, emotional, physical and spiritual potential. Co-founders Bishop Jomo and Sis Timika Thomas, along with their church Word of Truth Christian Fellowship and several other families, have continued the work since the passing of Dr. Roybal.

The Caritha team

The people carrying the work forward

Dr. Jomo Thomas

President & Executive Director

Began serving in July 2017 shortly after the passing of founder Dr. Roybal and was elected President & Executive Director in January 2019. An Ordained Bishop in the Church of God (Cleveland, TN), an Ordained Minister and Captain with the International Police & Fire Chaplain Association, Discipleship and Counselling Pastor at Plant City Church of God, and CEO of Bethlehem Family Services.

Dr. Colleen McIntosh

Vice President & Medical Team Director

Received her Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. She has served in international clinics in Mexico, Peru and Tanzania, and works on better nutrition for students and health education for the community.

Alex McIntosh

Project Manager

Holds a Bachelor's degree in marketing from Salisbury University and a Bachelor's in project management from New England College. He is focused on a sustainable educational system that empowers and uplifts the people of Uganda.

Pastor Alex Kajubi

Spiritual Growth

In 2021 he planted Word of Truth, Church of God, Uganda in a rented facility. In 2023, through fundraising and generous donations, the land adjacent to the school was purchased and the church moved to its current location. Weekly attendance averages 35 to 40 members.

Timika Thomas

Co-founder and board member

Co-founder alongside Bishop Jomo Thomas, serving with Word of Truth Christian Fellowship and continuing the work of the foundation since the passing of Dr. Roybal.

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