Sustainability & CSR

2016

A Shramadana Campaign at “Depanama Dharmapala Kanishta Vidyalaya”

In promoting social responsibility and creating a more sustainable future, JFS has carried out a Shramadana campaign to color wash and renovate Depanama Dharmapala Kanishta Vidyalaya, which has 62 students along with a few differently able students. The project was a two-day task approximately valued at LKR 150,000. The volunteers were comprised of employees of the company who were all aimed at taking a significant step in building the students a promising future with our support.

2023

Awarding scholarships to eligible students in “Arakavila”

Most recently, believing that education is the key driver of social and economic progress, we have undertaken a CSR project aimed at providing scholarships totaling over 100,000 LKR in cash and gift vouchers to 11 deserving students in “Arakavila” who made it through the G.C.E. A/L examinations. Through this initiative, we hope to assist these students to pursue their academic aspirations and we remain committed to making a meaningful impact on the educational landscape in our communities.  

2013

Awarding scholarships to the children of soldiers.

In order to support the children of soldiers, the war heroes of our mother nation, JFS has identified providing scholarships to children of them to pursue their studies as one of the noblest ways. Accordingly, our organization has launched a program to offer two scholarships for the children of two soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the thirty-year war prevailed in Sri Lanka. This donation was arranged at the request of the Commanding Officer of the Gajaba Regiment in 2013 through the

2019

Distribution of educational resources to an underprivileged school

To help to bridge the educational gap and to promote the equality of educational opportunity for all children, JFS has initiated CSR project to enhance educational resources in Udagama Kanishta Vidyalaya, one of the underprivileged schools in the Colombo District. Accordingly, we have provided the school with study desks and chairs for the students in primary grades, which are major requirements in a school. Further supporting the children we have distributed undergarments to ensure the students

2017

Donation and a cleaning initiative for Lady Ridgeway Hospital

In order to improve the cleanliness and hygiene of the theater of Lady Ridgeway Hospital, JFS organized a donation and a theatre cleaning program on Poson Poya day of the year 2017. For this great action, Mr. Nishantha Sendanayake, Administrative Coordinator, a doctor, a hospital theater consultant, and a few JFS Holdings staff members participated. Through this CSR project, we aimed to promote public health and safety, as well as contribute to the overall well-being of the community.

2014

Donation and the Theater Cleaning program for Lady Ridgeway hospital

Aiming at improving the hygiene of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Colombo, the team of JFS has initiated a day of volunteer service to clean the hospital theatre. To further support the hospital we also donated Medical Equipment to the hospital on Posson Poya day as the second CSR project for the Lady Ridgeway hospital by JFS. This program was purely conducted as a part of JFS Holdings’ profit-sharing principle, and the company hopes to continue to share its profit to provide high-quality health care

2015

Donation and the Theater Cleaning program for Lady Ridgeway hospital

JFS Holdings carried out a CSR initiative at Lady Ridgeway hospital, Colombo, a donation and a cleaning program of the hospital theater. The project was a great success with the support of Mr. Nishantha Sendanayake, the Administrative Coordinator of the hospital, and all the staff members and volunteers who allocated their invaluable time to this. Our major aim through this initiative was to give a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most.

2012

Donation of shoes to children of an underprivileged school.

As the first-ever contribution to society JFS initiated a CSR project to donate shoes accompanied by stationary for the children studying in the most underprivileged primary school, Udagama Kanishta Vidyalaya in the Colombo District. For this great commitment, we also have obtained partial support from a donor with expenditures. Through this project, our major aim was to make a positive impact on the lives of children ensuring that deserving students have the opportunity to achieve their academic

2013

Donation to Lady Ridgeway hospital

Promoting corporate social responsibility, our team completed another CSR project at Lady Ridgeway hospital, Colombo by donating to the hospital. The project was remarkable in our history as the first-ever large-scale donation carried out by JFS Holdings Limited and was involved in donating cardiac-related surgical equipment for the Cardiothoracic Unit of Lady Ridgeway Hospital that is worth 50,000/-. The donation was suggested by the Administration Department of the hospital when the company

2022

Donation to the “Apeksha” Hospital, Maharagama

Marking its 10th Anniversary, JFS with big hearts provided a glimmer of hope and comfort to those who are fighting terrible cancer disease by a donation of half-million LKR worth of medical supplies and surgical equipment to the “Apeksha” Hospital in Maharagama. We were honored to have played a small part in bringing courage, strength, and determination into their lives. This kept a remarkable memory in JFS’s hearts and we find it a privilege to donate much-needed drugs and equipment to help improve

2020

Extending support to go over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reaching the 8th year of the remarkable journey, JFS knowing the importance of giving back to our community, we have initiated a donation of necessities for five underprivileged families in the Pannipitiya region, to support them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the pandemic significantly impacted everyone’s lives, we lend our helping hand to rise again with energy and strength as a community.

2022

Plant species donation to Arakavila residents

Taking a step in investing in the future of our planet, and empowering the community with knowledge on green practices, JFS donated some invaluable plant species to some of the selected people residing in Arakawila. The donation included more than 100 rare and individual plant species that would serve our ecosystem by promoting sustainability. The "Sandagiri Temple Committee" put together a contribution campaign under the astute direction of the temple's head priest. 

Project on recycling plastic materials

Being a responsible organization in promoting environmental sustainability and reducing carbon footprint, we launched a plastic recycling project at our store in early 2023.  The project enables any individual in our community get a discount of Rs.2 from any purchase made from our store in return of a plastic waste they dispose into our recycling bin.  We believe these small actions toward preserving our ecosystem can lead to big changes in the world. 

2015

Providing necessities to a preschool in Badulla district

Knowing the value of education in one’s life, JFS Holdings took the responsibility to provide necessities for the children of “JOTHIYA” pre-school, Hali Ela for their better education. Accordingly, JFS was privileged to rebuild an Early Childhood Development Center for the preschool and to furnish and open in line with the third-year anniversary celebrations of JFS Holding. The project was a 6-month project with an approximate cost of LKR. 500,000. 

2022

Rewarding highest achievers of the GCE Advanced Level Exam