The VI Port Authority is Proud to
Give Back
to Our Community
The Port Authority and its employees
contribute to the following community related facilities and
organizations:
The
Lindbergh Bay Park and Water Facility
Lindbergh Bay,
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Built by the Port Authority in 1999,
the park provides residents a relaxing location for families to
spend quality, outdoor time together. Amenities at the park include
a swing set, a children's play area with a padded surface, a
volleyball/tennis court, an exercise system, a domino table, picnic
tables, benches and restrooms. In 2000, a water playground was added
to the park. A series of colorful water systems with a safe, padded
surface is an ideal alternative to the beach to pass away the hot
Caribbean days with family and friends. For more information about
the Lindbergh Bay Park, click here.
VIPA's Adopted Schools in the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
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Gladys A. Abraham
Elementary School
VIPA's Adopted School
St. Thomas/St. John District |
Juanita F. Gardine
Elementary School
VIPA Adopted School
St. Croix District |
The Port Authority has adopted two
public elementary schools in the U.S. Virgin islands:
The Gladys A. Abraham Elementary School,
located at Estate Lindbergh Bay on St. Thomas, serves
students from kindergarten through the
sixth grade. The Juanita F. Gardine Elementary School is
located at Estate Richmond, Christiansted, St. Croix and serves
students from kindergarten through the sixth grade as well. The V.I. Port Authority adopted these schools in
1990 and provides facility maintenance and other financial
assistance to the school as requested.
The Elrod Hendricks West Little League Baseball
Team
St. Thomas/St. John, U.S. Virgin
Islands
The V.I. Port Authority regularly contributes to
the Elrod Hendricks West Little League by sponsoring equipment
and travel expenses for the children in the
league to travel to games across the Caribbean and the U.S. The league is named in honor of the late St.
Thomas-born Elrod "Ellie" Hendricks, the first
St. Thomian who played in three Major League games from 1969-1971 as
part of the Baltimore, Orioles.
United Way St. Thomas/St. John
The
United Way of St. Thomas-St. John was formed in 1978 as a revision
to the former Community Chest organization. United Way has completed
27 campaigns and has raised over 11.5 million dollars in its 28
years of existence. Grants to community organizations have totaled
more than 8 million dollars to date with over 75 programs benefiting
over the years.
The Special Olympics
The
Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization*
dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities
to become physically fit, productive and respected members of
society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics
offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round
training and competition in
30 Olympic-type summer and winter sports.
The Virgin Islands Port Authority is a proud sponsor of the Special
Olympics and member of its Winners Circle. VIPA donates to the
organization each year to assist with providing recreational
activities for persons that have special needs.
American Cancer Society Relay for
Life
The
Virgin Islands Port Authority employees and family members joined
the American Cancer Society organization on St. Thomas in its 25th
Annual Relay for Life walkathon on June 27-28, 2009.
Click here for more photos!
For more information on VIPA's community related activities, contact
the Port Authority's public relations office at (340) 774-1629 ext.
640, or e-mail info@viport.com.
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