15/06/2026
DIGNITY. HOPE. HUMANITY.
This past Saturday, my Office represented by my Chief of Staff Ms. Torres was honored to support and donate to the Collective Collaboration’s Dignity for Humanity Survival Backpack Packing Event on St. Croix.
Hundreds of lives can be touched when a community chooses compassion over indifference. Together with dedicated volunteers, solar-powered survival backpacks and tents were prepared for individuals experiencing homelessness and hardship throughout our Virgin Islands.
My Office proudly contributed and donated 50 pairs of shoes, camping hammocks, portable shower units, deodorant, hygiene kits, toiletry kits, socks, and other essential supplies.
While these items may seem simple to some, they represent something far greater: dignity, comfort, and the reminder that no one is forgotten.
Homelessness is not a statistic. It could happen to any of us. Behind every circumstance is a human being - a veteran, a parent, a friend, a neighbor, or someone we love. Every person deserves to be seen, respected, and treated with dignity and compassion.
To Pastor Pipe, Earl, Ruben, Country, Frito, Carla, Veterans On Wheels, St. Croix Christian Church, the Virgin Islands Port Authority, The Collective Collaboration, and every volunteer who gave their time and heart—thank you for being the hands and feet of service in our community.
The strength of the Virgin Islands is not measured by what we achieve for ourselves, but by what we do for those who need us most.
Porque la dignidad no tiene precio. La esperanza no tiene fronteras. Y la humanidad nos une a todos.
🇻🇮 Together, we rise. Together, we serve. Together, we ensure that no one is left behind.
— Senator-at-Large Angel L. Bolques Jr.