The Virgin Islands Children’s Museum has received a $30,000 donation from One Communications, providing additional financial support as the non-profit organization works to sustain its community and educational programs amid ongoing funding challenges.
Recently, as volunteers moved between stacks of wrapped gifts and made final preparations for the 6th Annual Liston Davis Christmas Children’s Parade, an Office of Gun Violence Prevention event which benefits the Virgin Islands Children’s Museum this year, an unexpected moment quietly unfolded inside the Museum’s space.
Surrounded by volunteers, staff, and the hum of holiday activity, representatives of One Communications presented the Virgin Islands Children’s Museum with a donation of $25,000, in addition to the $5,000 donated earlier this month.
The donation came after an unusual WhatsApp message to One Communications, an informal but honest appeal from the Museum seeking support to keep its programs alive during a particularly difficult period.
“It’s incredible to see the work the Children’s Museum does to support education, connection, and opportunity for young people in the Virgin Islands,” said Siobhan James-Alexander, CEO of One Communications Virgin Islands. “Many of our employees are parents, and we see the impact of this space every day. We wanted to help make the holidays a little brighter while supporting the important work happening here year-round.” James-Alexander noted that the donation aligns directly with One Communications’ CSR pillars, which focus on community development, education and youth empowerment, and meaningful partnerships that create lasting impact.
The Museum’s leadership expressed gratitude for the timely support, noting that the donation will help stabilize operations and strengthen programming for the coming year, ensuring that children across the Virgin Islands continue to have access to hands-on learning and cultural experiences.
“We were genuinely surprised,” said Amber McCammon, Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Children’s Museum. “After receiving the initial support, we did not expect One Communications to return with an additional contribution. That second check arrived at a moment when we were focused on delivering our holiday programming while managing very real operational challenges. It helps us stabilize our operations, support our staff who are from the community, and continue offering programs that many families rely on throughout the year.”
Recognizing the impact of the museum’s work, One Communications is encouraging broader engagement from the private sector. “Community institutions like the Virgin Islands Children’s Museum play an important role in shaping how children learn, explore, and connect,” said Siobhan James-Alexander. “They also support families, educators, and working parents across the Territory.”
We encourage corporate VI and the wider community to take a closer look at the work being done at the Museum and consider how they can support its sustainability. Investment in spaces like this is about strengthening the environment in which our children grow and our communities thrive.”
Donations to the VICM can be mailed to P.O. Box 304457, St Thomas, VI 00803, or made online at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZSMA5AC4MTPF8.
