Frederiksted Health Care’s Division of Social and Community Programs hosted its first-ever Sunset Movie Night for the unhoused on Wednesday, Dec. 17, outside its Ingeborg-Nesbitt Clinic in Frederiksted.
The free, oceanfront showing of Avengers: Endgame welcomed approximately 40 unhoused community members from across St. Croix and residents of WestCare the Village/VI Partners in Recovery. DSCP provided transportation for participants residing outside of Frederiksted town.
Attendees enjoyed popcorn, drinks, and other refreshments, along with “compassion kits” containing toiletries, hygiene and first-aid supplies, and practical items such as rain parkas, tents, and flashlights. The kits were provided through a grant from Mercy Corps, a global humanitarian aid organization.
“Too often, people experiencing homelessness are only seen through the lens of hardship,” said Aisha-Jamila Mussington, Director of DSCP. “Tonight, we wanted to shift that perspective—to create a moment of comfort, laughter, and belonging.”
Participants enrolled in DSCP’s Homeless Services Program also had the opportunity to connect informally with their case managers in a relaxed, social setting—outside the usual structure of goal-setting meetings focused on housing stability and long-term outcomes.
Consistent with all DSCP outreach events, free HIV testing was available onsite.
One attendee reflected on the evening’s impact, saying, “It might only be a couple of hours, but it means a lot. Tonight I can just sit back, watch a movie, and breathe. Tomorrow will come soon enough—I’ll deal with it then.”
Frederiksted Health Care remains committed to meeting people where they are, addressing immediate needs while fostering dignity, connection, and hope. For more information on DSCP and its programs, contact Ms. Mussington at 772-0260 ext. 3242 or amussington@fhc-inc.net.
