Island One Foundation Volunteers Gather An Estimated $10,000 Of School Supplies For Local Youth

More than 2,600 items were brought in by Island One Resorts’ team members

Island One Foundation recently concluded its school supplies drive for the launch of the 2008-2009 school year. More than 2,600 items were brought in by Island One Resorts’ team members in addition to a monetary donation that was given to a school in St. Croix. The total cost of items and monies donated was estimated at $10,000. Among some of the items collected were backpacks and calculators, as well as traditional school supplies. 
 
“The Foundation’s school supplies drive reinforces Island One Resorts’ focus on the family,” said Pamela Gould, president of Island One Foundation. “We are in the business of giving families the opportunity to cultivate special vacation memories together. By providing school supplies to local children in need, we can ensure that they will be able to create even more wonderful memories during their first day at school. Our goal is to provide the children with the necessary tools to be successful in their academic endeavors. Our team’s response to the school supplies drive was phenomenal; it is truly a wonderful feeling to be able to give back to our communities.”

Last year, the Foundation collected enough supplies to help the Coalition for the Homeless, as well as some area schools. This year, donations from Island One team members allowed the Foundation to give supplies to the Coalition, area schools, Harbor House, Hope Now, STARS, Gift for Teaching and a school in need in St. Croix.

Island One Resorts has provided extraordinary timeshare vacation experiences through resort development and hospitality management since 1981. The company’s 1,200 team members are focused upon providing innovative and value-driven benefits to its over 65,000 owners. Its points-based vacation club, Club Navigo, offers 29 resort destinations throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America and Europe. Through Club Navigo, developers have access to award-winning sales, marketing and communications programs; operational support; state-of-the-art reservation and computer systems; and one of the most seasoned management teams ever assembled in the industry. To learn more about Island One Resorts, visit www.islandone.com or www.clubnavigo.com.