ST JAMES,  Jamaica- A beacon of hope in the form of Miss Jenny’s Homework Centre is officially open in Norwood, St James courtesy of a grant awarded to Jennifer “Miss Jenny” Brown who was the inaugural winner of Supreme Ventures Foundation’s Supreme Heroes Programme in 2022.

The learning hub marks a pivotal moment in the efforts to uplift and inspire the youth of Norwood, a release from Supreme Ventures Foundation said on Monday.

Driven by personal tragedy, Miss Jenny’s journey to becoming a beacon of hope in her community is deeply rooted in her commitment to turn pain into purpose. Following the tragic loss of her son, Jason Anderson to violence in 2016, Brown navigated through grief to emerge as a tireless advocate for positive change.

“I was bitter. I was angry with everybody, every single body, but I was at a [bad] place,” said Brown.

Despite the heartache, Brown’s resolve to make a difference never wavered. She channelled her pain into action, dedicating herself to nurturing and guiding the youth of Norwood towards brighter futures.

Her nomination and eventual victory in the Supreme Heroes Programme highlighted her extraordinary dedication to serving others, earning her the admiration and respect of her peers.

The recent unveiling of the homework centre stands as a testament to Brown’s unwavering commitment to her community’s future.

In her presentation at the official opening Brown expressed her gratitude and determination to continue her mission of service.

“There are a lot of children that have projects and other homework that need to be done, some of which parents have no extra funds to go into town to do, and some children who are struggling in school,” Brown said.

“I am going to seek out help from teachers who may be able to do some charity work to help those kids in whatever areas they need improvement. But not just for the kids; I also plan to extend classes to the young men and women who didn’t get the chance to finish school. I’ll host some night classes for them and daytime classes for the children,” she added.

The centre, now open, is ready to make that difference in Norwood, and reflects the power of community-driven initiatives and the resilience of individuals like Brown.

“It has been mind-blowing. I’m so happy, and I’m still in disbelief, but I have to give thanks to God just the same as well as [to] the persons who nominated me, Change Makers, and a big thanks to Supreme Ventures Foundation. Without you all, this wouldn’t have been possible,” said Brown.

Heather Goldson, director of the Supreme Ventures Foundation, shared her sentiments on the significance of Brown’s achievement.

“Miss Jenny’s unwavering dedication to her community is truly inspiring. Her commitment to uplifting others exemplifies the spirit of the Supreme Heroes Programme. We are proud to have played a part in making her vision of a homework centre come to fruition and will continue to support initiatives that empower individuals like Jennifer to make a tangible difference in their communities,” said Goldson.

She said as the Supreme Ventures Foundation continues to champion initiatives that empower communities, the legacy of heroes like Brown serves as an enduring reminder of the transformative power of compassion and resilience.