No veteran should struggle in silence.
Restoring Connection
We are building the Territory's first dedicated peer network through local meetups, workshops, and shared spaces.
Nonprofit · U.S. Virgin Islands
A dedicated space for veterans to heal, connect, and thrive.
We are a nonprofit supporting veterans and their families across the U.S. Virgin Islands — connecting them to peer communities, meaningful activities, and opportunities to heal and grow.
In Partnership With
VA Caribbean Healthcare SystemAmerican Legion Post 90Veteran center
Our mission is to support, connect, and empower veterans and their families across the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn More →
Our Purpose
A Mission Rooted in Purpose.
An Impact Felt Across the Islands.
Islands of Valor was established to ensure that no veteran in the U.S. Virgin Islands feels forgotten. We turn isolation into connection, service into opportunity, and experience into lasting impacts within our communities.
OUR VISION
Service does not end, it evolves.
Driving Opportunity
We aim to help veterans translate skills into meaningful opportunities — from leading excursions to creating high-quality local products for the VI economy.
Those who served continue to protect what matters.
Preserving the Legacy
Our veterans serve as stewards of the culture, history, and environment of the islands, preserving our home for future generations.
Support the vision
Now, we are ready to bring this vision to life — but we cannot do it alone.
Every donation helps us reach veterans who may be struggling in silence and build the community they deserve right here in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Fund the Mission
Help a Veteran Find Their Way
Back to Community
We are raising $25,000 to launch our first programs, connect isolated veterans, and create safe spaces across the U.S. Virgin Islands.
$25
Reconnect a Veteran
Help us reach and personally invite a veteran who may be struggling in silence.
$50
Create Connection
Fund a local meetup where veterans can rebuild trust and brotherhood.
$100
Support Growth
Sponsor a workshop or guided session focused on wellness, skills, and recovery.
$500
Bring Community Together
Fund a full veteran-led event or group excursion that restores purpose.
Custom Impact
Enter any amount and support the mission in your own way.
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Tax Deductible
We are a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Every donation may reduce your tax burden.
Long-Term Impact
Our model targets 60% self-sufficiency through veteran-created products and programs.
100% Local
Every dollar stays in the USVI to directly support our local heroes and their families.
The People
Meet the People Behind
the Mission.
Islands of Valor was established by people who believe veterans deserve more than gratitude. They deserve connection, steady support, and a community that continues to show up for them.
Founder
Roshawn Murraine
“Building a stronger community for veterans starts with showing up, listening, and creating real support that lasts.”
President
Kai Callwood
“This mission is about making sure veterans across the islands feel seen, supported, and connected to a community that cares.”
Secretary
Hillis Benjamin
“Steady leadership and thoughtful service help turn vision into meaningful action for veterans and their families.”
Director
Alenia Buncome-Murraine
“Lasting impact comes from people willing to build support systems with care, consistency, and purpose.”
Treasurer
Renee Thomas
“Transparent, responsible stewardship of resources is essential to building trust and sustaining our mission for the long haul.”
Right Now
What We Are Building
Right Now.
These are the initiatives taking shape right now as we build stronger veteran support across the islands, one practical step at a time.
In Progress
Launching Community Meetups
Organizing local gatherings across the islands to rebuild peer connection and foster brotherhood among veterans.
Planning
Building Our Outreach Network
Identifying and reaching underserved veterans who may be isolated from traditional support structures.
In Progress
Developing Veteran-Led Programs
Preparing excursions, guided wellness workshops, and skill-building sessions rooted in the island's natural beauty.
In Progress
Creating Our First Merchandise Line
Designing veteran-made products that celebrate USVI culture and build toward long-term organizational sustainability.
Join the Mission
SUPPORT
TODAY
Your support helps us create connection, opportunity, and lasting impact for veterans across the U.S. Virgin Islands.