AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUSVI Health & Safety Funding: St. Croix nonprofit H.O.P.E. Incorporated won a $200,000 federal award to expand culturally rooted support for domestic and sexual violence survivors across the U.S. Virgin Islands, focusing on safety, healing, family stability, and economic empowerment. SNAP Food Security: Starting Oct. 1, SNAP benefits rise with the annual COLA; the story notes higher maximums nationwide and explains how the U.S. Virgin Islands has separate benefit amounts due to higher grocery costs. Indoor Air for Kids: A practical guide highlights how indoor air pollution can worsen children’s breathing and infection risk, with tips like reducing smoke exposure and improving ventilation. Local Health Context: The 13th COVID-19 wave is still active heading into winter, with modeling estimating ongoing transmission and naming the U.S. Virgin Islands among places with elevated active infection rates. Community & Wellness Angle: A reminder that daylight saving time ends Nov. 1 (2 a.m.), which can affect sleep schedules—especially important for families managing health routines.
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