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Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Scholarship Applications Available March 11, 2019

by cfvi_brittMarch 10, 2019March 11, 2019

U.S. Virgin Islands—The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) is pleased to announce that applications for its annual academic scholarship cycle for graduate and undergraduate students will become available online on March 11, 2019. In line with the Foundation’s…

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands and the University of the Virgin Islands Caribbean Exploratory Research Center Release Post-Hurricane Assessment of Impacts on Vulnerable Children and Families in the USVI

by Shanna O'ReillyMarch 7, 2019March 7, 2019

US Virgin Islands – The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) and the Caribbean Exploratory Research Center at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVICERC) announce the release of the community needs assessment conducted over the course of 2018…

During the opening session for CGI in Puerto Rico, CFVI President, Dee Baecher Brown joined Junia John Straker, CEO of LSSVI to discuss the commitment to increase solar energy capacity on St. Croix.

by Shanna O'ReillyFebruary 4, 2019March 11, 2019

During Tuesday’s opening session for the Clinton Global Initiative in Puerto Rico titled Energy Special Session: Building Momentum and Achieving Scale for Clean and Resilient Energy in 2019, CFVI announced its 2nd Commitment to Action in support of relief and recovery…

CFVI Grantee Spotlight: World Ocean School

CFVI Grantee Spotlight: World Ocean School
Since 2006, World Ocean School (WOS) has been providing transformative experiential education programs for students aboard the historic schooner, Roseway. With funding from CFVI, WOS maintained its efforts despite post-hurricane challenges, offering extracurricular programming to 292 elementary, junior high, and high school students from eight condemned schools in St. Croix during the 2017-2018 school year. Through this unique program, students are welcomed on board for experiential education at sea that empowers them to reach their potential as productive, responsible and engaged community members.

Recent News

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Announces the Establishment of the Estelle Parrott Scholarship Fund

by cfvi_brittMarch 19, 2019

(U.S. Virgin Islands) – The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) is pleased to announce the availability of a new CFVI scholarship – the Estelle Parrott Scholarship – which will be available for the first time for the…

CFVI Joins Community Partners in Launch of the First Little Free Library in the Territory

by Shanna O'ReillyMarch 13, 2019March 14, 2019

On March 12, the first Virgin Islands Little Free Library was installed at the WICO dock in Havensight! When the Princess Cruises Community Foundation approached CFVI about how to make a difference following the 2017 hurricanes, we knew that we…

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Scholarship Applications Available March 11, 2019

by cfvi_brittMarch 10, 2019March 11, 2019

U.S. Virgin Islands—The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) is pleased to announce that applications for its annual academic scholarship cycle for graduate and undergraduate students will become available online on March 11, 2019. In line with the Foundation’s…

Testimonials

“CFVI literally saved us after the storm. We didn’t know what we were going to do. Without the support of the Community Foundation, the VI Children’s Museum would have no longer been able to provide enriching experiences for children and families.”

VI Children’s Museum (CFVI Grantee)

“Without the assistance of CFVI, the St. Thomas Swimming Association would have been forced to close and it is doubtful that it would be in operation today.”

St. Thomas Swimming Association (CFVI Grantee)

“Thank you Community Foundation. With your support, I am able to pursue my dreams of higher education.”

Briault Atemazem (CFVI Scholarship Recipient -Undergraduate student at Gannon University)

“None of this would have been possible without the vision and commitment of the Community Foundation who is committed to the development of the WHOLE child which is at the core of the Iggi message.”

Joan-Bennett Williams (Hollistic Health Consultant – Founder of the Iggi Project)

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Receives $20,000 Donation from Viya

CFVI Joins Community Partners in Launch of the First Little Free Library in the Territory

Learn more about KIDS COUNT USVI

Support Hurricane Relief Efforts in the USVI

Foundation Highlights

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Scholarship Applications Available March 11, 2019

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands and the University of the Virgin Islands Caribbean Exploratory Research Center Release Post-Hurricane Assessment of Impacts on Vulnerable Children and Families in the USVI

During the opening session for CGI in Puerto Rico, CFVI President, Dee Baecher Brown joined Junia John Straker, CEO of LSSVI to discuss the commitment to increase solar energy capacity on St. Croix.

CFVI Grantee Spotlight: World Ocean School

Recent News

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Announces the Establishment of the Estelle Parrott Scholarship Fund

CFVI Joins Community Partners in Launch of the First Little Free Library in the Territory

Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Scholarship Applications Available March 11, 2019

Testimonials