Museum Inclusion Fund

by The Virgin Islands Children's Museum
Museum Inclusion Fund
Museum Inclusion Fund
Museum Inclusion Fund
Museum Inclusion Fund
Museum Inclusion Fund
Museum Inclusion Fund
Museum Inclusion Fund
Museum Inclusion Fund
Museum Inclusion Fund
Museum Inclusion Fund

Summary

The Virgin Islands Children's Museum's Museum Inclusion Fund ensures all children, regardless of financial circumstances, can access the museum and its programs. The fund allows us to donate tickets to partner nonprofits, offer scholarships, and participate in Museums for All. The museum provides interactive learning experiences, bridging educational gaps and nurturing curiosity and critical thinking. Your support enables access to cultural enrichment for underserved families in the USVI.

$300,000
total goal
$299,393
remaining
9
donors
1
monthly donor
1
year

Challenge

In the US Virgin Islands, high poverty rates contribute to educational disparities, limiting access to quality education and opportunities for underserved communities. This hinders academic achievement and learning outcomes, highlighting the need to address these challenges for equitable educational success. Access to interactive and engaging learning environments is essential in nurturing the intellectual curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills of children and families in the USVI.

Solution

By immersing individuals in hands-on educational activities and exploration, museums serve as dynamic platforms for experiential learning, sparking a lifelong love for discovery and knowledge acquisition through opportunities to Explore, Play, Discover. Through your generous support, The Virgin Islands Children's Museum can provide essential resources, educational opportunities, and access to cultural enrichment for individuals and families facing economic challenges throughout the territory.

Long-Term Impact

The Museum Inclusion Fund has the potential to create lasting positive impacts by providing equitable access to educational resources, fostering a love for learning, and empowering underserved communities. This initiative can bridge educational gaps, promote holistic development, empower marginalized communities, and inspire a generation of lifelong learners, contributing to a brighter future for all.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Organization Information

The Virgin Islands Children's Museum

Location: St Thomas - Virgin Islands
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Project Leader:
Amber McCammon
St Thomas , VI Virgin Islands
$608 raised of $300,000 goal
 
16 donations
$299,393 to go
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$20
USD
Provides a local child & their accompanying adult with a day pass to The Virgin Islands Children's Museum, allowing them to explore interactive exhibits and engage in educational activities together.
$37
USD
Support early childhood literacy in the Virgin Islands! Helps build a home library for a child from birth to age 5 for one year; youth throughout the territory gifted free books monthly.
$100
USD
Sponsor a parent and child in need - gift a family of 2 a membership for unlimited visits to the Virgin Islands Children's Museum for one year. Give the gift of learning through play!
$185
USD
Sponsor a family of 4 in need - Gift a membership for unlimited visits to the Virgin Islands Children's Museum for one year. Give the gift of learning through play!
$216
USD
Sponsors a group visit for a school or community organization, offering hands-on learning opportunities for learners Pre-K through Senior Citizens; All ages benefit from museum field trips!
$500
USD
Provide a scholarship for an underserved child, enabling them to participate in educational programs such as robotics and coding workshops; the maps, math and posters program; art classes, etc.
$2,500
USD
Support Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts & Humanities, Mathematics (STREAM) based programs in the museum & as outreach for all ages. Your donation will support learning through play!
$20,000
USD
Supports the Museums for All program, providing reduced admission fees for visitors presenting EBT or WIC cards for one year (based on average MFA visitation rate).
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