$5m donation of generators, tanks bolsters CPFSA facilities

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) recently received generators and water tanks which will go towards ensuring safety and stability at local children’s homes, even during future hurricane events.

The equipment was handed over by the Supreme Ventures Foundation (SVF) during a recent ceremony at the Homestead Place of Safety in Stony Hill, St Andrew.

Guided by Chloleen Daley-Muschett, assistant vice president for communications and public relations at Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL), highlighted the robust and ongoing partnership between the two organisations.

Heather Goldson, director of the SVF 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, speaking on behalf of CPFSA CEO Laurette Adams-Thomas, 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, 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 SVF’s mandate to build a safer, stronger, and more resilient environment for the children of Jamaica.