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Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Press Contact: Ryan Nugent Director of Communications Phone: (340) 725-4924 ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov For Immediate Release: February 5, 2024 Public Hearing Announcement: 2024 Social Services Block Grant Application Intended Use Plan U.S. Virgin Islands -The Department of Human Services (DHS), is pleased to announce a Public Hearing on the 2024 Social Services Block Grant Application Intended Use Plan. The hearing is scheduled to take place on February 12, 2024, starting at 5:30 PM via Zoom. The 2024 Social Services Block Grant Application Intended Use Plan is a crucial aspect of our commitment to transparent governance. It outlines our strategy for utilizing social services funds to address the needs of our community effectively. To ensure public engagement and transparency, we encourage the community to participate in the review and feedback process. The Intended Use Plan is available for public review and comments on the VIDHS website at dhs.gov.vi, our Facebook page, and at the Office of the Commissioner in both districts. We invite the public to take advantage of this opportunity to provide valuable input and insights. Your feedback is essential in shaping the plan to best serve the needs of our community. Additionally, we encourage all interested parties to join the Public Hearing on February 12, 2024, at 5:30 PM via Zoom. This will be an interactive platform where participants can actively engage in discussion, ask questions, and share their perspectives. To access the Zoom meeting, please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85624872774?pwd=Wm1aazJIWjJGTFNCSlNBQThKbVBOdz 09 Meeting ID: 856 2487 2774 Passcode: 065959 One tap mobile +12532050468,,85624872774#,,,,*065959# US +12532158782,,85624872774#,,,,*065959# US (Tacoma) The Department of Human Services (VIDHS) exists to provide social services to members in our community with diverse needs. In times of national uncertainty and hardship we act as a safety-net and exist to inspire hope and empower change through non-judgmental, quality delivery of needed services and resources. Please visit the Department of Human Services website, www.dhs.gov.vi or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/usvidhs). The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure, and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government, and ensuring that recovery projects are completed as quickly as possible. Visit transparency.vi.gov P R E S S R E L E A S E