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1303 HOSPITAL GROUND • STE 1 • ST. THOMAS, VI 00802-6722 • (340) 774-0930 3012 GOLDEN ROCK • CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00802 • (340) 718-2980 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: 8 August 2022 Department of Human Services St. Thomas/St. John Offices Closed on Friday, August 12, for Staff Appreciation Events U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (VIDHS) will host a Staff Appreciation Day filled with team building activities, events, and an opportunity to relax and refuel for its St. Thomas and St. John employees on Friday, August 12, 2022. VIDHS offices in the district of St. Thomas/St. John will be closed for regular business on this day. All emergency services and meal deliveries will continue to operate as scheduled and will be communicated directly with our constituents. VIDHS offices on St. Croix will also remain open and operate at regular business hours. A similar event will take place for VIDHS staff on St. Croix on Thursday, August 25, 2022. In a statement, Commissioner Kimberley Causey-Gomez asks the public to join her in recognizing the incredible work accomplished by VIDHS throughout the year, “The employees of VI Department of Human Services have served on the frontlines and have gone above and beyond everyday throughout this pandemic to make sure our VI community receives daily access to critical resources.” said Causey-Gomez. “We are looking forward to celebrating the hard-working men and women of our department for their dedicated professionalism and their service to the vulnerable populations of our territory.” Commissioner Causey Gomez concluded. The VI Department of Human Services apologizes for any inconvenience. The St. Thomas and St. John offices will revert back to regular business hours on Monday, August 15, 2022. For more information, please visit the Department of Human Services website, www.dhs.gov.vi or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/usvidhs) at US Virgin Islands Department of Human Services. 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 for more information. 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. Press Contact: Ryan Nugent Director of Communications Phone: (340) 718-2980 Ryan.nugent@dhs.vi.gov Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES