GoodHeart| BossMom Builds, URGE Foundation complete third home project

BossMom Builds, a network of entrepreneurial mothers dedicated to community impact, recently completed their third collaborative home project with Ziggy Marley's URGE Foundation. This partnership signifies a notable achievement, with a total of eight houses constructed since the network's establishment in 2022. The latest home, situated in the Horseguard District of Garland, St James, marks the inaugural project of 2024. This endeavour initiates a year of ambitious goals aimed at constructing additional homes, aligning with the overarching mission to support mothers in securing better livelihoods for their families.

"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Ziggy Marley's URGE Foundation, to build homes for families in need," said Michelle Gordon, founder of BossMom Builds. "As mothers ourselves, we understand the importance of having a safe and secure place to call home. By joining forces with like-minded partners, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of families who are facing housing insecurity, which subsequently impacts family life.”

The homes built by BossMom Builds are not just structures; they are symbols of hope and opportunity for families striving for a better future. Each home is built under the umbrella of the Food For The Poor charity organisation, and furnished with love by additional donors and other BossMoms.

This Mother’s Day Build for 2024 saw the support of six BossMom Network members: Dr Peta Gay McDonald, Patricia Wright-Myrie, Aiesha Panton, Dr Jillian Ranglin-Robinson, Tess Maria Leon and Nastassia Morrison.

"We are honoured to receive support from new and returning partners, including Ford, Courts, Optical Elements, Insight Global, Josephs, Elizabeth Herman Designs, Jambisco and Nestlé. Building and furnishing a home is a collaborative effort, and we couldn’t do this without help,” said Gordon.

In the year ahead, BossMom Builds is committed to expanding their efforts to build homes for families in need. Through fundraising initiatives and volunteer efforts, they plan to continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of more mothers and children.

“Seeing the excitement on the faces of the children as their bunk bed was being set up was just beautiful.” Courts was happy to donate to BossMom Builds, as part of their 65 Acts of Kindness programme. “We donate the houses and do all we are able to [turn] those houses into homes.”