Who We Are
Vice Treasurer, Ellarine Batiste
Secretary/Treasurer, Hazel Jones
Vice President, Shelly Anslyn-Gardiner
President, Solange Sheppy
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Established in the spring of 1979, St. Croix AARP Chapter #3167 is a volunteer service organization committed to improving the quality of Life for our island's golden agers and for their caregivers. Our Chapter is a resource for fun-loving, forward-thinking, solution-oriented leaders and givers of all ages to fellowship and find ways to fulfill the vision of AARP's Founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus to be "service centers... [for those] who favor the goals of individual growth and service to self, to fellow members, and to the community in general." In-line with the original intent of Dr. Andrus, we see our Chapter as a vehicle to "implement a variety of programs and projects, mobilize volunteers, and support the activities of other organizations with compatible philosophies and goals." (Chapter Handbook, Section 1)
While AARP National and VI offices promote legislative advocacy, consumer savings, fitness and wellness programs, financial tools and insurance products, St. Croix AARP Chapter #3167 focuses on providing prayer, calls, visits, gardening, and light labor to those in need due to mobility or other challenges as well as Fun, Facts, Fellowship and Fortitude on 2nd Saturdays in September through June. Monthly meetings are held to empower members and guests to be well-positioned in their spheres of influence to act as Good Samaritans. Through moments of solidarity, mentoring, breathing and stretching, sharing good reports, and completing group service projects, meeting attendees comment that they feel refreshed and recharged after the time well-spent together.
Members
Our members are Lions, Rotarians, and active do-gooders of all kinds. We’d love to get to know each other better and receive the goods and services we need. And, we’d like to support those with giving hearts for St. Croix’s precious golden agers and those with special needs.
*Members are welcome to submit profiles that include a photo, links to services or other organizations, encouraging quotes, prayers, invites to favorite activities, hobbies, resources, and more with or without specific contact information: for example, “J. Smith, member since 2024, ‘go forth to the dances of the merrymakers!’ (Jer 31:4) and join us for Zumba Mon, Wed, Fri at 5-6pm at Armapavie.”
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*PLEASE NOTE: St. Croix AARP Chapter #3167 does not endorse or promote sales or products of any kind: so members and guests are taking full responsibility for the outcomes of contacting each other for any reason through this means. This Directory is to be used for community building purposes only. Any unauthorized use or solicitation of any kind is strictly prohibited.
This List Copied Directly from AARP VI's website: https://www.aarp.org/states/virgin-islands/caregiver-resources/
To order a print copy of this online guide, call the toll-free AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line at 877-333-5885 and indicate which state(s) you would like to receive. A copy will be mailed to you.
**Many of the resources referenced in this guide are not offered by AARP, and any information you provide to the host organizations will be governed by their privacy policies.
Caregiver Support
Department of Human Services—Family Caregiver Support Program (St. Croix: 340-772-7100, Ext. 7056 | St. Thomas/St. John: 340-774-0930, Ext. 4484)
Offers assistance to family caregivers of dependent adults 60 years of age and older and relatives 55 years of age and older who are the primary caretakers of children under the age of 18. The program enables families to care for vulnerable adults at home and minimize long-term emotional and financial costs.
Division of Personnel (St. Croix: 340-718-8588; St. Thomas: 340-774-8588)
The new Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable Act enables government workers who are also caregivers to receive four paid hours off per month to provide caregiving assistance.
Finances
Department of Human Services — Family Assistance Programs Senior Citizens Affairs (St. Croix: 340-718-2980 | St. John: 340-776-6334 | St. Thomas: 340-774-0930)
Division provides social services to older adults and low-income individuals/ households, including the payment of their electric and gas bills; monetary aid to the elderly, people with disabilities and sight-impaired; and reduced monthly rates for basic telephone services.
Housing Finance Authority (St. Croix: 340-772-4432 | St. Thomas: 340-777-4432
Provides emergency housing and rental assistance for caregivers who may have lost employment or fallen into financial hardship.
Legal
Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands (St. Croix: 340-772-1200 or 340-772-1280 | St. Thomas/St. John: 340-776-4303)
Advocacy organization provides legal services to eligible individuals with disabilities.
Legal Services of the Virgin Islands (St. Croix: 340-718-2626 or 340-718-8593 FaceTime | St. Thomas/St. John: 340-774-6720 or 340-777-8686 FaceTime)
Offers free civil legal assistance to low-income, underserved residents regarding domestic violence issues, eviction defense, maintaining affordable housing, financial and Medicare fraud, and powers of attorney. The organization also helps with advance care planning and end-of-life issues.
Health
Demarey Care, LLC (340-998-1604)
Provides home health care services to St. Thomas residents including companionship, personal care assistance, medication management, meal preparation and light housekeeping.
Quantum Healthcare Services, LLC (340-718-7427)
Provides compassionate, in-home care for individuals recovering from surgery or major illness. With a focus on personalized and individualized support, the company helps clients restore their health, maintain independence, and improve overall quality of life.
Department of Health (St. Croix: 340-718-1311 | St. John: 340-774-6400 | St. Thomas: 340-774-9000)
Conducts preventive medicine programs including maternal and child health, family planning, environmental sanitation, mental health, and drug and substance abuse prevention.
Frederiksted Health Care, Inc. (340-772-0260)
Provides affordable and accessible health care to the St. Croix community including same-day care/urgent care, family/internal medicine, general and pediatric dentistry, immunizations, OB/ GYN, behavioral health, STD/TB program, pediatrics, optometry and laboratory. The clinic offers sliding-fee discounts based on income and family size.
Heavenly Home Sweet Home (904-554-2185; 340-715-5915)
Offers in-home healthcare and daily living assistance, post-surgical care, medical equipment, dementia care, specialized medical transportation services and end of life care.
St. Thomas East End Medical Center Corporation (340-775-3700)
Provides comprehensive primary health care services to St. Thomas residents such as family/internal medicine, OB/GYN, oral health, behavioral health, immunization and laboratory work. All forms of insurance, including Medicare/ Medicaid, VA and private insurance, are accepted; no one is denied access for inability to pay.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (St. Croix: 340-773-6449 | St. Thomas/St. John: 340-774-2991)
Provides counseling and assistance to residents, family members and caregivers on Medicare, Medigap and Medicare Rx. Helps residents understand health care options, file claims and obtain benefits, and refers Medicare beneficiaries to government or community-based organizations.
Housing and Care Facilities
Catholic Charities Virgin Islands (340-777-8518)
Resource for seniors’ housing needs including short-term or permanent housing. Assists low-income families/residents and developmentally disabled adults.
Department of Human Services— Homemaker Services Program (St. Croix: 340-718-2980 | St. John: 340-776-6334 | St. Thomas: 340-774-09300)
Homemakers assist families and caregivers to minimize the need for institutionalization, and provide routine housekeeping, personal care and light meal preparation for persons 60 years or older who are confined to their homes.
Housing Authority — Housing Choice Voucher Program (St. Croix: 340-778-8442 | St. Thomas/St. John: 340-777-8442)
Provides monetary assistance via vouchers to eligible low-income families, the elderly and people with disabilities to rent affordable housing of their choice from private landlords.
Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands (340-772-4099)
Provides services for low-income adults and seniors — from independent living facilities to family enrichment programs — that teach residents self-care skills, conflict resolution, economic literacy and independent living skills, as well as job coaching and support services.
The Turning Point Senior Care (340-692-0090)
Offers long-term care services that include residential living, home care, respite care, dementia care and adult day care.
Information and Services
Able Transportation Services (340-775-2253)
Provides door-to-door non-emergent medical transportation services.
Department of Human Services (St. Croix: 340-718-2980 | St. Thomas: 340-774-0930 | St. John: 340-776-6334)
Manages programs such as the local Medicaid/MAP Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Meals on Wheels and programs for older adults under its Senior Citizens Affairs Division.
Department of Labor (St. Croix: 340-773-1994 | St. Thomas: 340-776-3700)
Provides information about employment opportunities, labor laws, occupational safety and health, workers’ compensation, labor relations, training and unemployment insurance.
Division of Personnel — Reentering Retirees’ Program (St. Croix: 340-718-8588 | St. Thomas: 340-774-8588)
Brings retired government professionals back into service, allowing them to receive their annuities from the Government Employee Retirement System while contributing their skills to the Virgin Islands workforce.
Department of Human Services— Senior Community Services Employment Program (St. Croix: 340-718-2980 | St. John: 340-776-6334 | St. Thomas: 340-774-0930)
Provides subsidized, part-time employment for low-income residents 55 and older.
Twin City Mobile Integrated Healthcare (340-513-7288)
In-home patient services provide transitional primary care to older adults on Medicare and select Medicare Advantage plans. Offers cost-efficient advanced life support ambulance service and specialized medical transportation.
Virgin Islands Transit Company (St. Croix: 340-773-1664; 340-626-3295 | St. John: 340-774-0165; 340-626-4010 | St. Thomas: | 340-776-4844; 340-201-5212)
Adults 60 and older and people with a disability ride for free with a valid picture identification.
VITRAN Plus Paratransit Service (St. Croix: 340-773-1290 | St. John: 340-776-6346 | St. Thomas: 340-776-4844)
Provides shared-ride, door-to-door or curb-to-curb transportation service for eligible residents whose disability prevents them from using Fixed Route Service.
End of Life
Continuum Care, Inc. (St. Croix: 340-718-5683 | St. Thomas/St. John: 340-714-2273)
Medicare-certified hospice provides in-home health care services and end-of-life care.