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 […]
Sports For Any And Everyone – Council Of Voluntary Social Service (CVSS) Summer Games 2019 Brings Communities Together
The sweltering heat was only matched by the fierce competition on the track and on the courts. It couldn’t dampen the spirits of competitors, where success was not only defined by wins and losses. The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) Summer Games, held at the UWI Mona Bowl on Saturday, brought together various social […]
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 […]
Neville Charlton – Innovating for Youth Development
Six years ago in 2013 UTech student, Neville Charlton had a hunger, to be a part of a solution that would stem the violence and negative culture that was swirling out of control and engulfing his community and society. He was unemployed and while he wanted an income, it was a hunger to give service […]