The Supreme Ventures Foundation (SVF) brought early Christmas cheer to 100 children in state care at their ‘North Pole Supreme’-themed Christmas treat filled with games, activities and gifts last Wednesday (December 7) at the Hope Zoo.

In its longstanding partnership with the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), the SVF continues to seek ways to make a positive impact on the lives of children who are in state care.

Children from the Glenhope, City of Refuge, Strathmore Gardens, and The Nest children’s homes were treated to an amazing day filled with fun and exciting activities.

The Supreme Ventures Foundation left no stone unturned to ensure the children had nothing less than an amazing day.

Heather Goldson, director of the Supreme Ventures Foundation, said: “This initiative is very important for the Foundation. It is always a rewarding feeling to see the smiles and pure joy emanating from the children year after year and knowing that we were able to play a part in their happiness, is very heartwarming. There is a strong sense of volunteerism here at the Foundation and so we utilise it by helping to contribute to the development and mental well-being of these children.”

The Supreme Ventures Foundation has championed numerous benevolent initiatives in partnership with the CPFSA throughout the years, and so, in addition to having an existing flagship fire safety partnership with a number of children’s homes, the ability to provide the children with a Christmas treat of this measure, helped to cement the Foundation’s commitment to the well-being of children in state care.

The Foundation hosted smaller treats, throughout the duration of the pandemic, but thought it appropiate to organise a grand experience this year, by engaging the children in a fun, open air environment where they were able to enjoy full scale Christmas festivities.

While the aim of the initiative was for the wards to have fun and relax, the foundation said it desires to ignite a spirit of gratitude and celebration in them.

 “The children were well deserving of this treat. I am pleased that the Foundation was able to execute this initiative, as it will no doubt leave a positive impact on the children and start their Christmas celebrations on a good note. We have to make it our priority to invest in our children because they are our future, they are the nation builders of tomorrow,” Goldson shared.

In addition to the cookie decorations and the art and craft sessions, the children indulged in cotton candy, popcorn and snow cone treats. Petting the animals, feeding the camels and budgie birds, were some of the other treats also enjoyed by the children.

The icing on the cake for the youngsters was being able to take a photo with Santa and his elves, while ensuring Santa knew the very minute details of their Christmas wish lists.

The house mothers were not excluded from the festivities of the day. The Foundation expressed its gratitude to them gifting them with tokens of appreciation for their hard work and dedication in caring for the vulnerable children.