BossMom lifts up St Ann mother

The BossMom Network recently donated its fifth home to Food For The Poor (FFTP), following parenting consultant Michelle Gordon being named as Goodwill Ambassador for the widely recognised Jamaican charity organisation.

The home, which was built in Woodstock, St Ann, was donated to mother of two, Kim Plunkett, in partnership with eight-time Grammy-Award winner Ziggy Marley and his family.

This was the first build of 2023 for the BossMom Network, which was established to support other 'BossMoms' through a community of successful, like-minded women balancing family and career. BossMom Builds is the charity arm that gives from mothers in business to mothers in need.

During a recent visit to Jamaica, Marley and his wife Orly, through their URGE Foundation, made several stops spending time and contributing to a range of charities in Kingston and schools in Trench Town and Portland that their organisation has supported for many years.

Plunkett was beside herself to receive her new home, fully furnished with living and bedroom furniture, dining table, kitchen utensils, gas stove, and food supplies from GraceKennedy.

"I am grateful," she repeated throughout the day, even while joining the team to paint her new home.

"We are inspired by this recipient who is determined to get her children through school and to constantly find a way to better her life," shared Executive Director of FFTP, Craig Moss-Solomon. He too thanked BossMom and the Marley family for making another successful donation come to life.

Gordon acknowledged the Marleys as great supporters who chose to build with her team this time in person.

"Last year, Ziggy and Orly donated through The URGE Foundation and joined us on the build virtually. This year, they are here in person and getting involved in a real and tangible way," shared Gordon.

Ziggy was visibly proud to watch his children participate in building and added "It's important for us to give back".

"We are here to support because this is a part of our culture and our history. We want to help make Jamaica a better place," he said.