Community

The V.I. Department of Agriculture (VIDOA) has received funding in the amount of $77,791 to execute fiscal year (FY) 2017 Women, Infants and Children – Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP) in the U.S. Virgin Islands. WIC FMNP provides fresh, unprepared, locally-grown fruits and vegetables to women, infants (over 4 months old) and children that […]

In support of children who preparing to go back to school and in recognition of National Immunization Month, the V.I. Department of Health (DOH) will host the 2nd Annual Free Immunization Back-to-School event. DOH will be providing free immunizations -- for the uninsured and those who have Medicaid -- to all children, K-12. The usual […]

Parents Matter, a unique online family support group, is asking people to donate all their unneeded and clean school-related items, such as clothing, belts, backpacks, bags, ties, copy books, pencils, pens, etc. to share with needy families in the community. Needed items are for all schools -- public, parochial or private. Distribution will happen today. […]

The Virgin Islands Department of Education’s Office of the Insular Superintendent in the St. Thomas-St. John District will host its 7th Annual Parent Conference.  The theme of the conference is “Parent Engagement: Maximizing Every Child’s Potential.” The one-day event is free and open to all parents and guardians with students enrolled in public schools. The […]