Virgin Islands Department of Education Thanks Home Depot for Generous Donation of Fans for Schools

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) is pleased to announce a meaningful community partnership with Home Depot across the territory. Both store locations on St. Thomas and St. Croix have committed to the generous contributions of fans. This endeavor was made possible by their dedicated teams. On St. Thomas we extend heartfelt gratitude to Destin Thompson, General Manager; Cherene Williams, Operations Manager; and Curtis Joseph, Store Manager. On St. Croix we are grateful to Mr. Aidan Malcolm and his dynamic staff.

Home Depot’s commitment to community development and engagement is evident through this substantial contribution, which will significantly benefit students and faculty in both the St. Thomas-St. John District and the St. Croix District for the 2024-2025 school year. This donation of fans makes a bold statement of support for the Virgin Islands Department of Education, highlighting Home Depot’s dedication to the well-being and education of students.

The Virgin Islands Department of Education expresses its tremendous gratitude to Home Depot. We also acknowledge the diligent work of VIDE’s Director of Partner Relations, Mrs. Monique C. Christian-Creque. Commissioner Wells-Hedrington shared, “We are excited and inspired by Home Depot’s unwavering support and dedication to our school’s territory-wide. This partnership exemplifies the positive impact that businesses can have on education and community development. It also aids in enhancing the learning experience for students by fostering a cool environment during this period of increased temperatures.”

As the Virgin Islands, like many places globally, faces the challenges of an ongoing heatwave with abnormally high temperatures, the need for resources such as fans to provide relief has been a top priority for the VIDE. Home Depot’s act of community-centered kindness represents the true meaning of “it takes a village” to support our students.

This generous donation is not the last of what VIDE will receive from Home Depot. The department will continue to benefit from the philanthropic actions of Home Depot, with additional fans and resources already projected for more schools across the districts in the coming months.

 

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