NovaMed donates $60m worth of face masks to protect Jamaican workforce – Partners with CVSS
As the Jamaican economy reopens for business, NovaMed, a locally based medical resource supplier, is donating half-a-million medical grade face masks valued at approximately $60 million to protect the Jamaican and Caribbean workforce from COVID-19. The start-up firm founded by Dr David Walcott and entrepreneur, Kirk-Anthony Hamilton, recently solidified its impact in the medical mask […]
Private-Public Sector Partnership Helps The Poor
THE DELIVERY of care packages to several St Catherine communities on Saturday was the culmination of a well coordinated and supported private-public sector partnership aimed at providing relief to some vulnerable persons living below the poverty line. Starting at the Central Village Police Station, the convoy made its way along Windsor Heights, Zambia, among other […]
COVID Relief Programme Distribution
The PSOJ COVID Relief Programme is a targeted response by PSOJ, CVSS and partners to ensure that food supplies reach individuals in need and at-risk. Food packages are delivered to At-risk populations – those over 65, those with underlying health issues, mobility issues and overall increased risk levels. Aid for this group is in the […]
Distribution of Relief Packages Commences
As we begin the roll out of the PSOJ COVID-19 Relief Programme, we want to thank all our donors, partners and volunteers, who have mobilized to ensure that relief gets to those who need it. CVSS is proud to be delivering this relief programme alongside the PSOJ, the Jamaica Constabulary Force, and the Jamaica Defence […]
CVSS calls for closer collaboration with civil society
“The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) is calling on the government to fully engage with civil society and the voluntary sector who work to support the development of their communities, especially in the current high crime environment.” See the Jamaica Observer for the full story on this important matter raised by CVSS Chair, Ms. […]
CVSS Summer Games a Success
Community–based organisations from across Jamaica participated in the CVSS Summer Games that was held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the University of the West Indies, Mona Bowl. The Summer Games, which is in its 13th year saw persons participating in non-traditional events such as lime and spoon, three-legged race, sack race, cheerleading and other […]
CVSS Applauds National Baking Company Philanthropy
For Gary “Butch” Hendrickson, giving is part pleasure and part responsibility, attributes that have been ingrained in his family for generations. The chairman and chief executive officer of National Baking Company has adhered to this mantra throughout the years while at the helm of his organization and, has seen the National Baking Company contributing to […]
Lyons A Testament To CVSS Youth Advocacy
The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) hosted its media launch for the opening of the CVSS Summer Games 2019 at the Jamaica Olympic Association on Wednesday with a particular focus on youth advocacy and promoting wholesome values in today’s youth. Criseller Lyons, a past participant of the Games, is a living testament to the […]
Parkinson Sees Promise In CVSS Games
Elon Parkinson, public relations and communications manager of Digicel Jamaica, said the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) Summer Games, scheduled for July 6 at The UWI Mona Bowl, has the potential to expand into a major national sporting event. Parkinson said organisers should look at transforming the event into a national summer competition similar […]
CVSS reiterates commitment to more socially equitable Jamaica
The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) held its annual general meeting on May 28 at Knutsford Court Hotel in St Andrew and reiterated its commitment to building a safer and more socially equitable Jamaica. “It is the council’s intention to continue building on the momentum gained from its work in 2018. As such, we […]