Empowering our Community
Helping Virgin Islanders in Crisis
together, we deliver Community based Solutions
Program Areas
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Housing
Virgin Islands is experiencing a housing crisis. Vacancy rates are at an all time low, while rent and mortages are their highest point in over 10 years. in the aftermath of the 2017 hurricanes Irma and Maria, over 30% of homes were damaged and many, 6 years later await repairs.
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Elder Care
In 2023, Virgin Islanders over 65 years of age accounted for 20.9% of the total population. With the rapid growth of out aging population, there is a need for resources and programs that support the health, safety and comfort of this population.
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Mental Health
According to the USVI Department of Health, 5.2 of USVI residents self-report depression. In addition, among USVI men, the rate of suicide is 17.5% of eery 100,000.
CVS provides programming & support to the aim of suicide prevention. Annually we host events to bring awareness on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Community Driven
Community Volunteer Services empowers community members with the skills and knowledge needed to assist individuals in crisis.
THIS IS OUR WHY
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The USVI community faces many areas of crisis. Community Volunteer Services is on a mission to bring attention and resources to areas that impacts us most: mental health, housing and the aging.
upcoming Events
Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
November 17 & 18
St Croix, USVI
Community Gathering
Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
November 18
St Croix, USVI
This event brings survivors of suicide loss together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience.
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