Community Organizations
Community Organizations
The community organizations of St. Croix need your help! Whether it’s the animal welfare, the environment, or helping kids, there’s an organization that will be close to your heart. Volunteer at a fundraising event, or donate either money or time to help out. Volunteers get to meet new people, learn about St. Croix, and support the island community. Whatever you choose, your involvement introduces you to our active and enthusiastic local charitable community. But most of all, our community will inspire you!
Paws From Paradise
Escort a Pet and Help Save a Life! Even if you’re not going to adopt a pet, you can help save a life. It’s easy. If you’re traveling from St. Croix to a participating U.S. destination, you can become a travel...
St. Croix Animal Welfare Center
You Can Help Save A Life! As the only animal shelter on St. Croix, we serve the entire community to house any unwanted or stray animals in hopes of adoption. Our shelter’s mission is to provide and promote the...
St. Croix Environmental Association
Conservation, Education & Advocacy! A non-profit, membership driven organization, SEA is committed to protecting and conserving the beautiful island environment of St. Croix. By creating innovative environmental education programs for children and adults, sponsoring engaging activities, and remaining vigilant...
The Sunshine Foundation
Sunshine Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to ending pet overpopulation on St Croix by providing basic, high-volume/low-cost spay and neuter services to people and pets in need.
Clean Up St. Croix
Help Clean Up St. Croix to pick up trash from St. Croix’s beaches and roadways! Clean Up St. Croix is a volunteer-based community organization that promotes environmentally friendly philosophies and habits, leaves an immediate positive impact on our surroundings...
Women’s Coalition of St. Croix
Helping Those In Need, 24/7/365. The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix’s mission is to provide advocacy, programs and services to end all forms of violence and oppression by promoting equality for all. WCSC operates a crisis center, an emergency...
Project Promise
Project Promise is dedicated to bringing about positive change in our world, starting right here on St. Croix! Our goal is to give at-risk youth the tools and support they need to live healthier happier lives. By enhancing their...
Healing Paws
Healing Paws is helping to save the animals of St. Croix! Created to help mitigate the problems of overpopulation, abuse, neglect and abandonment of animals on the island, Healing Paws works closely with the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center,...
Cruzan Cowgirls Horse Rescue
Cruzan Cowgirls Horse Rescue is St. Croix’s only horse rescue and refuge. We provide sanctuary for retired racehorses, as well as homeless, neglected and abused horses here on St Coix. Each horse given a combination of veterinary care, vaccinations,...
St. Croix Foundation
The St. Croix Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation which fosters economic and social development on St. Croix and throughout the US Virgin Islands. The Foundation recognizes that the problems facing our territory require more than mere grant making,...
Clean Sweep Frederiksted
Clean Sweep Frederiksted is a coalition of community stakeholders dedicated to the economic development and revitalization of Frederiksted. Clean Sweep Frederiksted (CSF) spearheads various opportunities throughout the year to encourage and engage the community to participate in the ongoing...
Friends of St. Croix East End Marine Park
Friends of St. Croix East End Marine Park (STXEEMP) is a nonprofit organization that supports the programs and mission of STXEEMP by promoting responsible recreation, enhancing community outreach and education, and improving compliance or regulations within the STXEEMP. Our...
Friends of the St. Croix USVI National Parks
Friends of the St. Croix USVI National Parks is a nonprofit organization that supports St. Croix’s three National Parks: Christiansted National Historic Site, Salt River Bay Historical Park & Ecological Preserve, and Buck Island Reef National Monument. The mission...
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy strives to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Here on St. Croix, the Conservancy monitors the nests of threatened sea turtle species at Jack & Isaac’s Bay Preserve, and throughout the USVI,...
R.E.A.L. Cruzan Cats
R.E.A.L. Cruzan Cats is committed to feline rescue on St. Croix. Our goal is to improve the lives of cats living on St. Croix, and our organization is dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of the island’s cats...
Lighthouse Mission
The Lighthouse Mission is a faith-based community service center committed to enriching the lives of people within our community by serving, encouraging, teaching and challenging children and adults alike to find meaning and purpose in life through faith. Our mission...
Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands
Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands (LSSVI) is a non-profit Human Services agency that has been operating the Queen Louise Home since 1904. LSSVI offers programs for abused, abandoned and neglected children, as well as affordable housing for...
VI TRI
VI TRI is a non-profit organization that organizes the St. Croix Triathlon, also known as the Beauty and The Beast Triathlon. The group is composed of local leaders who hold important roles in their respective businesses, serve on boards...