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Dream Big Group partners with businesses to help struggling families

- As part of ‘We Care BVI Campaign’
Mr Stephon D. Mactavious, President of the Dream Big Group said the ‘We Care BVI Campaign’ was birthed with the primary objective or garnering support and helping persons in need during this time. Photo: Provided
The Dream Big Group said it recognises that order to prevail in difficult times, some cohesiveness should exist between the business and general communities. Photo: Facebook
The Dream Big Group said it recognises that order to prevail in difficult times, some cohesiveness should exist between the business and general communities. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local youth group the Dream Big Group, in recognising the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on families and lives, have teamed up with a number of businesses and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) to offer some support to the affected.

Mr Stephon D. Mactavious, President of the Dream Big Group, speaking to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), said his organisation has recognised that, in order to prevail in difficult times, some cohesiveness should exist between the business and general communities.

'We Care BVI Campaign'

He said as such, the ‘We Care BVI Campaign’ was birthed, with the primary objective of garnering support and helping persons in need during this difficult time.

“To this end, our group will be partnering with the volunteer organisations; Family Support Network (FSN) and the BVI Red Cross, in hopes of reaching a larger cross-section of the population. This is a campaign that we are passionate about and hold dear to our heart, especially knowing the tremendous strain these groups are under since the Territory’s first lockdown in March 2020,” the President told VINO.

Mr Mactavious also said there are a few businesses that have already partnered with the organisation, including A Value Supermarket, Manual Reef Supermarket, House of luxury and Bobby's Supermarket.

“There are a few others we are currently working on to get them on board. This isn’t just for business owners though, if you are in a position to bless someone with a grocery voucher feel free to reach out.”

Families forced to make tough decisions

According to Mr Mactavious, unable to meet obligations such as food, rent, electricity and child expense due to layoffs, families and individuals are now forced to choose which expense to address; for example, providing for their families or paying the utilities.

On October 5, 2020, the organisation was able to bless three families with $100 food vouchers each.

Persons and individuals seeking information or to support the cause can contact Mr Mactavious at 442- 0672 or email smactavious75@gmail.com. This assistance can be in the form of a grocery voucher, discount on services or any other means.  

13 Responses to “Dream Big Group partners with businesses to help struggling families”

  • cgb (06/10/2020, 18:09) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    kudos Stephon!!
  • great (06/10/2020, 20:11) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is superb!!!!
  • ummmmm (07/10/2020, 05:20) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
    I love what he is doin and I respect it but these things dont need to be public...Doing this in the background is more meaningful to me....when it's done with the cameras etc it seems as tho it's jus for the props and not from the heart..... let the families talk about it to other ppl if they wish .... Respect to the brother still
    • Comment (07/10/2020, 23:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I am just happy to see someone helping out others in their spare time, instead of talking about others on blogs and being a hindrance more than a help to society.
  • Watch your back (07/10/2020, 07:29) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    While this is a great undertaking ,Bless your Hearts! You must be more vigilent than those who tried doing the samething earlier in the pandemic and were tricked by the or some of the receiptients who rented apartments in large groups paying $600.00 for example but collecting assistance as if they pay the $600.00 individually and also requested fundings and foodstuff and household items sameway. Those same persons also changed clothes and hairstyle and went to other areas and did the same thing. But believe me some of the persons delivering the goods knew what they were doing.
  • Really (07/10/2020, 09:44) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
    I fed 37 families twice without a thing on any social media, I have had some lovely hand written messages and private IM's there is no reason to publish you gave $300 to 3 families unless iots for your own self. The units you claim to collect for already collect fot themselves.
    • tretretrete (07/10/2020, 12:25) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      Hmmm I wondered the same thing. Maybe he has political aspirations or maybe there’s some politics involved. What district is he from? Isn’t he on a committee too? Don’t let your right hand know what your left is doing once it’s from your heart. Be genuine.
      • @hmmm (07/10/2020, 23:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        What are you doing for the community? People always seeing the glass half empty!
    • @Really (07/10/2020, 23:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You are broadcasting it now, and why? ‘To put someone else’s good deed down’. I guess you are God now, you decide the motives of a man’s heart?
  • You can (07/10/2020, 10:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s a campaign that he’s started get mom board obviously it is out to make an a person to persons who can assist so that we all can help....aren’t we all in this together come on if you don’t have anything to post don’t post at all simple
  • Very good (07/10/2020, 13:35) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I know the persons receiving will be very greatful for this blessing
  • Benefactor (07/10/2020, 15:30) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's great to read such refreshing news sometimes. To all the naysayers saying this should not be publicize go be grumpy in your corners. Thanks to this article I now know this man is doing this and can refer some families in need to his organization. It appears all you all like to hear is tragedy and devastating news. It's so great to see a positive headline in these times
  • God Bless You (07/10/2020, 23:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Stephon!


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