How You Can Make A Difference | USVI Hurricane Relief

The Caribbean has had a very active hurricane season to say the least. Not one, but two major category 5 hurricanes within 2 weeks of one another.

The USVI has taken a lot of damage throughout the territory. Despite all the wreckage we have faced, our community is sticking together. We are doing what we can with the resources that we have and what we are given.

All of the help we have been receiving from outside sources (the military, FEMA, donations of any sort) have been and will be a major factor in our recovery. We wish the islands could recover solely on our own, but we are a place that already has limited resources.

So many of our followers and friends have been asking how they can help. There really is something for every budget. Here are a few ways you can help make a difference for the USVI.

Donating

It may be intimidating when there are so many places to donate, but you aren’t sure which ones are legitimate. Here are a few reputable sites you can donate to.

1. www.explorevirginislands.worldsecuresystems.com/irma-donations

2. www.VIStrong.org
3. www.cfvi.net/contact.php

4. www.gofundme.com/us-virgin-islands-irma-relief-fund

5. www.hands.org/projects/hurricane-irma-maria-response/

6. www.kennychesney.com/news/448917/hurricaneirmamessage

7. www.21usvihurricanehelp.com

8. www.usvirecovery.org

Adopt A Family

Adopt A Family is a really unique program that allows you to send a care package directly to a family in need. They will send you an email with details about the family that you are paired with so you can put together the perfect care package.

Website: www.adoptafamilyusvi.com

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/AdoptAFamilyUSVI

Spreading The Word

For those with a limited budget, you too can make a difference! Just getting the word out there about the USVI can help tremendously. Share articles like this that inform others how they can donate or others that share what’s currently going on in the Virgin Islands. Many people may not know the effect both Irma and Maria put on the islands and you could really help enlighten those people about our situation.

We still aren’t sure how long it will take for the islands to make a full recovery, but we are determined to get back on our feet. It’s amazing what we can achieve when we work together!

Before Hurricane Irma and Maria

After Hurricane Irma

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