Big Yard Objectives

Improve literacy and access to literature in disadvantaged communities by means of direct donation, book fairs and/or any similar form of events.

Provide access to the arts and encourage creativity in young people, especially those in disadvantaged communities that may lack the access to such resources.

Promote overall physical wellness by providing and improving recreational facilities within disadvantaged communities along with planning and/or hosting fun recreational events and programs.

Formulate strategies that contribute to the empowerment of communities.

“My father was born and raised in the countryside of Cousin Cove, Jamaica. The community in which he was raised is called Big Yard (Pronounced BIG YAWD). The people of the community are together, feed one another, love another, provide resources for one another. The saying “it takes a village…” is not a saying at Big Yard, it is a way of life."

-Brennan Scarlett