Charitable organisations to address COVID-19 needs in hospitals
THE COUNCIL of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Americans Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), Food For The Poor and the Jarrett Foundation have collaborated to launch a campaign to address the shortfall in medical supplies and equipment now being experienced by hospitals as a result of the surge in COVID-19 cases across the island. The campaign, dubbed […]
CVSS, PSOJ and Partners Lift RJR Gleaner Honours Awards for Voluntary Service
KINGSTON, July 9, 2021: The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) has been recognised by the RJR Gleaner Communications Group for it’s remarkable work done in effectively coordinating and executing the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) COVID-19 Relief Fund. The organisation received the award in the voluntary service category jointly with the PSOJ, the […]
Westmoreland police head welcomes PSOJ-led care package initiative
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland – Commanding officer for the Westmoreland Police Division, Superintendent Robert Gordon, has described the recent distribution of almost 500 care packages by the Private Sector Organisation (PSOJ), in collaboration with the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) and other stakeholders, to residents in vulnerable communities across the parish, as an initiative which will […]
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. […]