May 15, 2006 – The U.S.V.I. Education and Assistance Fund at the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands has granted a total of $12,300 to two community organizations for programs that benefit public school students, according to a press release from CFVI's President Dee Baecher-Brown.
The fund was established at CFVI in 2005 by VRBO International, LLC. This donor-advised fund focuses on children, youth and families in the Virgin Islands with a special focus on enhancing the quality of public education and public libraries. Health and safety for residents of the Virgin Islands is another priority for this fund.
The first grant of $4,800 was awarded to the Virgin Islands Institute for Teaching and Learning for their Chess in the Schools Program. It is a non-profit organization founded in 1994 that established their chess program to provide students in grades 3-7 with a quality recreational activity that helps to foster academic growth and achievement.
The Pistarckle Theater received an award of $7,500 to expand their In-School Drama Immersion Program to include public schools. This program will offer theater residencies and workshops and expose children to theater as a group activity, foster self expression and encourage peer leadership.
CFVI was established in 1990 to serve the children and families of the Virgin Islands. Currently there are close to 80 named funds at the foundation. Last year, CFVI provided more than $1.25 million in grants, scholarships and program support in the U.S.V.I.
CFVI accepts donations year round. If you would like information on how to make a contribution to your community, please call CFVI at 774-6031.
