At a dedicated Hurricane Relief handover ceremony held at the Homestead Place of Safety in Stony Hill, St. Andrew, the Supreme Ventures Foundation (SVF) officially presented generators and water tanks to the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA).
The morning's programme, masterfully guided by Chloleen Daley-Muschett, AVP Communications & PR at Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) highlighted the robust and ongoing partnership between the two organisations. Heather Goldson, Director of the Supreme Ventures Foundation and Chief Marketing Officer of SVL, opened the presentations by reflecting on SVF's established history of support. She recalled a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding with the CPFSA in which the foundation committed $40 million over three years to upgrade fire safety equipment, training, and signage—a project that ultimately expanded to benefit between 40 and 50 homes across Jamaica.
"Preparedness is not optional; it is essential," Goldson noted, emphasising that by strengthening state care facilities, the foundation is helping to protect the daily lives of the most vulnerable members of society.
Larenzo Badalo, Director of Alternative Services at the CPFSA, delivered heartfelt remarks on behalf of CPFSA CEO Laurette Adams-Thomas. He expressed profound gratitude to the SVF team for their generous contribution, noting that these vital supplies will guarantee that the spaces children call "home" remain safe, stable, and well-equipped, even during unexpected emergencies or severe weather events. Quoting the traditional Jamaican proverb, "one one coco full basket," Badalo eloquently reminded the audience that meaningful change and community resilience are built through steady, consistent acts of kindness and generosity.
Adding a deeply moving element to the ceremony, the girls of Homestead Place of Safety delivered a passionate musical performance to express their gratitude to the donors.
Following the presentation, MC Daley-Muschett detailed the extensive list of beneficiary homes receiving equipment, amounting to over $5 million. The state care facilities benefiting from the generators and water tanks include Garland Hall Children's Home, Blessed Assurance Children's Home (Special Needs), Melody House, West Haven Children's Home, Clifton Boys Home and many others islandwide.
Two additional generators were also dispatched to the head office for delivery to homes in Black River. This ongoing donation marks another significant step in the Supreme Ventures Foundation’s mandate to build a safer, stronger, and more resilient environment for the children of Jamaica.