Jean Lowrie-Chin
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl’s destruction of houses in Clarendon, the Kind Hearts Foundation joined force with Food For the Poor to finance the building of eight houses. Six houses were handed over to grateful citizens last Thursday in Rocky Point, Portland Cottage, and Mitchell Town.
Marsha Burrell Rose, development and marketing manager, Food For the Poor Jamaica, said two additional houses will be donated in the neighbouring parish of St Elizabeth by the foundation. Additionally, through their influence and example, Canadian fashion model Winnie Harlow will be sponsoring a house as well.
According to the foundation’s website, “In 2009, inspired by their grandparents, Richard and Diana Stewart’s six grandchildren founded Kind Hearts Foundation in order to combat the devastating poverty they witnessed in their beloved Jamaica. Their focus is mainly on community housing andeducation needs for underprivileged families.” Kudos to these caring young people.
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