Liberty Foundation donates $30,000 to seven local nonprofits, highlighting the importance of collaboration among USVI communities

February 18, 2026– With a $30,000 donation to seven nonprofit organizations, Liberty Foundation continues to promote collaboration to maximize positive impact in the communities that need it most. The grants were presented during an event honoring organization representatives and highlighting their work serving underserved populations in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The seven nonprofits in the USVI that received donations were Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Thomas/St. John, Elevate WI, Family Resource Center, Friends of the VI National Park, Future Jobs Skills of Tomorrow, Lutheran Social Services of the VI, and Y-TEENS VI.

“Collaboration made it possible for our communities to move forward in the face of the challenges of 2025,” stated Giovanna Ramírez de Arellano president of the Liberty Foundation. “At the Liberty Foundation, we join forces with nonprofit organizations so that children, youth, and adults can continue to receive the essential services they need to achieve their full development. The backing we receive from our partners and sponsors is the key for our continued support of the communities. In turn, the collaboration among the organizations is what further expands the impact on the communities.”

Liberty Foundation has maintained its social investment program in the USVI for the past six years. During 2025, challenges brought on by funding cuts in several government programs made that investment even more crucial for the community-based organizations, according to Yadira Valdivia, Liberty Foundation’s executive director. She added that, in addition to funding, the foundation provides other forms of support such as volunteers, equipment and access to telecom services.

“Our mission at Liberty Foundation goes beyond the monetary assistance we provide to nonprofit organizations delivering direct services,” Valdivia commented. “Each year, we continue expanding our reach to walk alongside them and offer a wide range of support that enables them to deliver more and better life-transforming services under our four pillars: education, social well-being and health, art and environmental protection.”

“This is much more than a donation, it’s about collaborating with nonprofits in the USVI to enable them to continue helping underserved communities in our islands,” said Ravindra Maywahlall, Liberty VI’s general manager. “We are committed to serving our communities in the territory by investing time and resources. We are honored to have this opportunity to support the important work that these organizations do every day.”

Since 2020, Liberty Foundation has awarded $450,100 in social investment to 30 nonprofit organizations in the USVI to help fund a variety of community initiatives that support childcare, education, and environmental protection in the territory.