Community Organizations Directory 2014-15

1 Published January 2014 by CFVI This Directory is published every two years and regularly updated at Scan Me! To access the Directory on your smart device! Directory of Community Organizations Serving the Virgin Islands January 2014 .. SPONSORED BY: Bart Kavanaugh and Betty Saks PUBLISHED BY: Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands 5600 Royal Dane Mall, Suite 19 | St. Thomas, VI 00801 6410 Box 11790 | St. Thomas, VI 00802 4790 (340) 774 6031 | (340) 774 3852 (f) Email: Website: Facebook: Twitter: @CommunityFounVI Blog: .. 4 Acknowledgements This Directory of Community Organizations was made possible by the vision and financial contribution of Bart Kavanaugh and Betty Saks through their Fund at the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands. Mr. Kavanaugh s and Ms. Saks commitment to strengthening the non profit sector and helping to improve the quality of life in the Virgin Is lands is deeply appreciated.

2 The Directory is a collaborative effort. Thank you to all who contributed time, energy, expertise and care to the development of this Directory . CFVI Board of Directors: George Dudley, Chairman Alda Monsanto, 1st Vice Chair Victoria B. Saunders, 2nd Vice Chair Trudie J. Prior, Secretary William L. Graham, Treasurer Scott Barber Filippo Cassinelli Angelina Daswani Letty Hulsman Lawrence Kupfer Catherine L. Mills Margaret Sprauve Martin, MD Mark Robertson Claire Starkey Ricardo J. Charaf, Chairman Emeritus Henry L. Feuerzeig, Director Emeritus Penny Feuerzeig, Director Emeritus Ambassador Henry L. Kimelman , Founder Mrs. Charlotte Kimelman, Founder Dee Baecher Brown, President A special thank you to CFVI staff and USVI non profit agency leaders and professionals.

3 Thank you to all who dedicate themselves to serving our Community . 5 Contents About the Directory .. 6 About the Donors .. 7 About CFVI .. 8 Directory New Entry and Update Form .. 9 Community Organizations Services Index .. 11 Community Organizations Alphabetical Listing .. 23 Rotary Organizations .. 97 Licensed Child Care and Preschool Centers .. 99 Virgin Islands Private and Parochial Schools .. 103 Virgin Islands Government Services .. 105 Selected Agencies Serving Children, Youth and Families Update Log .. 109 6 About the Directory For the purposes of this Directory , a Community organization is defined as one that works for public service and not for financial gain. While the majority of the organi zations listed are registered at the Office of the Lieutenant Governor with non profit 501(c)3 legal status, this is not a requirement to be listed in the Directory .

4 This project was initiated with the intention of producing a comprehensive Directory of Organizations that serve the Community . This is the fifth edition since the direc tory was originally published in 2004. We continue to update the Directory based on changes in the Community and information provided by the Organizations that have sent us their information. We invite all Community Organizations not listed to send us your information today. Please fill out the form on page 9 of this Directory and fax it to 340 774 3852 or e mail to For your convenience, there is a list of child care and preschool centers on pages 100 to 102, private and parochial schools in the Virgin Islands on page 104 and an abbreviated list of Virgin Islands government services that primarily serve children, youth and families on pages 106 to 108.

5 For a complete listing of government agen cies, please consult the green pages of the telephone Directory . Additional copies of this Directory are available through the office of the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands, or visit to download the most current version. All area codes in this Directory are 340, unless otherwise noted. Abbreviations: STJ St. John STT St. Thomas STX St. Croix 7 About the Donors Bart Kavanaugh and Betty Saks established their Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) in 2003 with the purpose of strengthening the non profit Community in the territory and promoting philan thropy in the Virgin Islands. With professional guidance from CFVI, the initiative was launched. This multi phase project began with conducting a needs assessment.

6 A survey was designed to gather basic contact information, leadership profiles, financial data, organizational structure, purpose and developmental needs of non profit Organizations . Agency leaders were then invited to attend focus groups to engage in a dialogue about both their organizational and professional needs. Non profit agency leaders expressed a real need for a Directory of non profit Organizations to be made avail able to the profession for referrals and networking, and to the public to increase awareness of services available. This Directory is a product of the initiative. As a service to donors, CFVI is available to provide comprehensive organizational profiles of Community non profits to effectively guide philanthropic giving. CFVI is committed to connecting donors with identified Community needs.

7 In addition to their work with the non profit Community , Bart Kavanaugh and Betty Saks are committed to improving the early childhood environment in the Virgin Islands, particularly as it impacts low wage earning families. With assistance from Bart, Betty and other donors, CFVI created a program, The Family Connection, with the mission of strengthening the Community child care and early education infra structure in the Virgin Islands. Now in its seventh year, The Family Connection provides free access to books, toys and resources for child care resources and professional development as well as training programs, networking and resource tools for the territory s hard working child care providers and early education professionals as well as to the parents of young children. For more information about this Directory or The Family Connection, please contact the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands.

8 8 About CFVI CFVI s Mission The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) was created to serve both donors and non profit Organizations of the Virgin Islands that want to ensure the highest quality of life for both present and future generations. Its primary goal is to build a growing collection of permanent funds, the income from which will be used to enhance the educational, physical, social, cultural and environmental well being of the islands people. The Foundation, established in 1990, is governed by a board of directors com posed of Community leaders interested in the welfare of the Virgin Islands and is managed by a professional staff. Perhaps you have an area of special interest or concern? Your gift to CFVI can help meet today s needs. And those donors choosing to create a permanently invested fund will empower their gift to grow and meet tomorrow s needs too, thereby becoming a legacy for the territory s future.

9 How to Establish a Fund at CFVI A named fund may be established by a family, individual or corporation with a gift of $10,000 given once or over five years. The process and the paperwork are straight forward, and donors report that the results are tremendously satisfying. The donor decides the fund s grant making purpose and if the fund principal may be distributed. CFVI works to make your philanthropy worry free. CFVI takes care of grant paperwork, auditing, accounting and reporting. Most importantly, you will have joined hundreds of others who have ensured that their giving will benefit our Community in perpetuity. The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands is a 501 ( c) 3 public charity. Contributions are deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. 9 Please let us know you are out there! Regular updates made on the web at Directory of Community Organizations Serving the Virgin Islands New Entry and Update Form Date: _____ Name of organization : _____ Physical Address: _____ Mailing Address: _____ Contact Name: _____ Contact Title: _____ Phone: _____ Fax: _____ Email: _____ Website: _____ Purpose: (one sentence) _____ _____ _____ Program(s): _____ _____ _____ Service Index Category(ies): Please refer to list of categories on reverse side.

10 Please submit by: Email: Fax: 340 774 3852 Mail: CFVI, Box 11790, St. Thomas, VI 00801 4790 10 Advocacy After School Programs Animals Arts, Culture and Humanities Business Community Education and Public Awareness Domestic Violence Early Child Care and Education Economic Development Emergency and Natural Disaster Environment Federations and Foundations Health Job Skills Training and Professional Development Legal Assistance Men s Services Neighborhood Organizations Professional Associations Public and Civic Life Religious Research Scholarships Schools Service Clubs Shelters Social Services Children, Youth and Families Social Services Persons with a Disability Social Services Senior Citizens Sports and Fitness Substance Abuse Summer Programs Support Groups Youth Development Women s Services Other_____ Services Index Please check the category that best describes your organization .