Crisis in the USVI: Soaring Youth Violence, Educational Decline, and an Aging Population, According to Report
Crisis in the USVI: Soaring Youth Violence, Educational Decline, and an Aging Population, According to Report
MBW Founder and Program Director Scott Bradley Retiring, New Program Director Announced
Scott Bradley, founder and program director of My Brother’s Workshop (MBW), has announced his retirement, while Chrystie Payne will step into the position as the new program director.
My Brother’s Workshop, Home Depot Distribute 2,000 Backpacks
My Brother’s Workshop, Home Depot Distribute 2,000 Backpacks The Home Depot Foundation, the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands and local nonprofit My Brother’s Workshop worked together to outfit 1,000 backpacks full of school supplies Tuesday, all for students and schools throughout the St. Thomas and St. John districts. READ THE STORY
Proficiency Certificates Awarded to 24 Students from My Brother’s Workshop
Proficiency Certificates Awarded to 24 Students from My Brother’s Workshop Families and friends joined 24 vocational education students as they celebrated their progress through their chosen fields of study at My Brother’s Workshop. Trainers and educators said the certificates handed out Saturday morning at St. Thomas Reformed Church marked different stages of study where students […]
Liberty Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to My Brother’s Workshop
Liberty Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to My Brother’s Workshop Liberty Foundation awarded $10,000 to My Brother’s Workshop in St. Thomas to continue to provide education, counseling and training services for at-risk youth in the United States Virgin Islands, according to a recent press release. READ THE STORY
My Brother’s Workshop Chooses New Board of Directors Officers
My Brother’s Workshop Chooses New Board of Directors Officers At the annual meeting of My Brother’s Workshop held in February, longtime supporter Ty Troutman of Bechtel was elected president of its board of directors. Troutman will replace Lisa Hamilton, who served as MBW board president for two years and also held the position as secretary. […]
On STJ, Multiple Free Meal Programs Fight Hunger
On STJ, Multiple Free Meal Programs Fight Hunger For several years, church groups on St. John have been providing meals for at-risk residents on St. John, but the threat of hunger resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has individuals and community groups teaming up with local and national organizations to fight hunger. READ THE STORY
MBW Cafe and Bakery Reopens for Take Out Orders
MBW Cafe and Bakery Reopens for Take Out Orders On March 18, My Brother’s Workshop (MBW) Cafe and Bakery closed to the public to transform their kitchen into a feeding center for those in need. With the help of 78 community partners, MBW board and committee members, staff, trainees and over 115 volunteers, MBW was […]
Buying Local this Holiday Season
Buying Local this Holiday Season This season’s holiday gifts don’t have to be purchased from a large retail store or shipped into the U.S. Virgin Islands. There are plenty of affordable, memorable presents that can be acquired locally. READ THE STORY
Bill Clinton tours USVI
Bill Clinton tours USVI CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Former United States of America (USA) President William Jefferson Clinton aka ‘Bill’ and members of the Clinton Foundation, as announced last week, visited the US Virgin Islands (USVI) — specifically St Thomas and St John — on Monday February 5, 2018, touring areas on both islands […]
