18 Students Graduate High School Through My Brother’s Workshop Career and Technical School
18 Students Graduate High School Through My Brother’s Workshop Career and Technical School ST. THOMAS — Eighteen young men and women on Sunday graduated with an accredited high school diploma through the My Brother’s Workshop (M.B.W.) Career and Technical School at the historical St. Thomas Reformed Church (S.T.R.C.) with both a baccalaureate and graduation service, […]
After Outcry, Mapp says O.M.B.Will Release Funds to Non-Profits
After Outcry, Mapp says O.M.B.Will Release Funds to Non-Profits ST. CROIX — In a release issued late Tuesday, Governor Kenneth Mapp said he has directed the Office of Management and Budget to release funds to local nonprofit organizations as authorized by law. READ THE STORY
CFVI Grants Over $2.4 Million to Support Long-term Recovery Efforts
CFVI Grants Over $2.4 Million to Support Long-term Recovery Efforts The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (C.F.V.I.) announced on Monday the latest disbursement of grants totaling $2,463,834 from the Fund for the Virgin Islands (F.F.V.I.) which was established by the foundation as an immediate response to the impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. READ […]
Centennial Legacy Project Symposium Dubbed, ‘In Search of Identity ’to Revitalize the Jose Antonio Jarvis Elementary School
Centennial Legacy Project Symposium Dubbed, ‘In Search of Identity ’to Revitalize the Jose Antonio Jarvis Elementary School ST. THOMAS — Over twenty government, non-profit, and community stakeholders clarified the scope, sustainability, and organizational structure needed to revitalize the Jose Antonio Jarvis Elementary School and Complex during a three-day symposium that wrapped up Monday at the […]
Community Foundation Awards $675,000 in Thanksgiving Grants to Community-Serving Non-Profits
Community Foundation Awards $675,000 in Thanksgiving Grants to Community-Serving Non-Profits The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) announced on Wednesday the distribution of $675,000 in grant funding to 27 community-serving entities across the territory. The grants are being awarded from the Fund for the Virgin Islands (FFVI), which was established by CFVI immediately following […]
V.I. Non-Profits Struggle to Serve in the Wake of Devastating Storms
V.I. Non-Profits Struggle to Serve in the Wake of Devastating Storms Like other segments of the population, the V.I.’s non-profit community was hit hard by September’s double hurricane hits, but charitable groups don’t have the option of closing for business while they make repairs. A survey of a few of the many entities serving the […]
Salvation Army Continuing Hurricane Relief Efforts
Salvation Army Continuing Hurricane Relief Efforts ST. THOMAS — The Salvation Army is continuing to work with partner nonprofits to provide relief efforts following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. READ THE STORY
MyBrother’s Workshop Pushing Ahead with Help from Donors
MyBrother’s Workshop Pushing Ahead with Help from Donors Flanked by trainees, staff and members of the board, My Brother’s Workshop officials thanked their community donors Thursday night with a reception that also showcased the future of the organization as it pushes more toward self-sustainability. READ THE STORY
In Give Back Effort, V.I.P.D. Enlists Gymnasts to Entertain Locals
In Give Back Effort, V.I.P.D. Enlists Gymnasts to Entertain Locals ST. CROIX — In a giveback effort to the St. Croix community, the Virgin Islands Police Department brought the Washington Adventist University Acro-Airs — the university’s lauded gymnasts — to the Big Island, and teamed up with My Brother’s Workshop, to both entertain and inspire […]
UVI’s Backpacks for Success’ Project to Benefit Children at Queen Louise Home
UVI’s Backpacks for Success’ Project to Benefit Children at Queen Louise Home ST. CROIX — Students at the Queen Louise Home for Children will start the new school year with the tools they need to succeed, due in part, to the University of the Virgin Islands “Backpacks for Success” outreach project. University students, faculty and […]
