Surpise $25K from One Communications Brightens the Holiday for VI Childrens Museum

The night before the 6th Annual Liston Davis Christmas Children’s Parade, the work was already underway at the Virgin Islands Children’s Museum, where Executive Director Amber McCammon gathered with volunteers to wrap gifts for the following day’s celebration.

It’s a familiar and quietly essential part of the parade — preparing presents that will be handed out to children as the community comes together for one of the season’s most anticipated events.

Joining the effort this year were volunteers from the Marine Vocational Group, participating for the first time in both the gift-wrapping and the parade itself. The organization, formerly led by the late Jimmy Loveland, was represented Friday night by its secretary Cheryl Joseph, who said members wanted to continue the group’s work and give back in a meaningful way. Families connected to the organization didn’t want its service to end, she explained — and chose to carry it forward by supporting another nonprofit rooted in the community.

The highlight of the evening came with the presentation of a $25,000 donation from One Communications, delivered in person by the company’s marketing team. Brand Development Director Scott Ozarski said the gift reflects the company’s belief in the museum’s mission and the impact it has on children across the territory. “We see what you’re building here every day,” Ozarski said, noting that many employees are parents themselves. “It’s incredible what you do for young people in the Virgin Islands, and we wanted to support that — especially during the holidays.”