Proven Program, Uncertain Future: My Brother’s Workshop Brings Light Budget Challenges
Proven Program, Uncertain Future: My Brother’s Workshop Brings Light Budget Challenges As My Brother’s Workshop faces a steep drop in government funding, leaders of the nonprofit say they’re working hard to keep programs running — and want the community to understand what’s at stake. READ THE STORY
Photo Focus: MBW Café & Bakery Marks 10 Years of Changing Lives One Order at a Time
Photo Focus: MBW Café & Bakery Marks 10 Years of Changing Lives One Order at a Time For the past 10 years, every cup of coffee poured and pastry served at My Brother’s Workshop Café & Bakery has been more than just part of a menu — it has been part of a larger investment […]
Foxwynd Foundation Continues Support as MBW’s Sewing Program Gains Momentum
Foxwynd Foundation Continues Support as MBW’s Sewing Program Gains Momentum My Brother’s Workshop, a beacon of hope and empowerment for individuals seeking workforce development, is thrilled to announce —our pilot Sewing Program is in full swing, thanks to a generous donation from the Foxwynd Foundation. The Sewing Program advances MBW’s mission by equipping individuals with […]
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
