Caring for the most vulnerable

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Serving a broad range of vulnerable populations, Lutheran Social Services of the VI impacts the lives of 1,668 individuals annually, ages 18 and older by providing different services.

·         24/7 housing and emergency respite care for children and adolescent girls who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected.  

·         24/7 medical care and housing for children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities.

·         Quality education and resources to infants, toddlers, pregnant women, and low-income families.

·         Subsidized housing and supportive care for adults with disabilities and low-income seniors.

·         Crucial support and repair services after natural disasters through.

Liberty’s support has made possible beautification of two of their programs on St. Croix and St. Thomas through volunteer work. In addition, resolute volunteers have contributed to the success of the last two Queen Louise Home for Children golf tournaments. Recently, volunteers have been engaged in events to bring joy to the elderly by donating goods and organizing a bingo.

“We serve a broad range of populations that need help, like people with special needs at the Yellow Cedar Residence. We must meet them at their level and get them to whatever is possible and often seek outside resources to do that and Liberty has been helpful in doing that. When liberty came to us a year before, we did a garden and our residents continued to guard it. We've got to the herbs and cucumbers; they just picked them and ate them. Partnerships such as you guys helped to make a difference,” said Aniecia Williams, director of Yellow Cedar Residency, Lutheran Social Services of the VI.