The problem the idea addresses and the goals of the project: It is said that over 30% of West Indian people living in the US Virgin Islands do not know how to swim. It is hard to believe since the Virgin Islands are surrounded by some of the most beautiful clear blue waters in the world. Generation ...

The problem the idea addresses and the goals of the project: St. John, the smallest of the US Virgin Islands, is one of the most beautiful vacation destinations within the USA. Tourism is the primary economic activity, accounting for more than 70% of GDP and 70% of employment. The islands normally h...

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3 pages of exciting updates and new program information.

Enjoy!

Dean Doeling
Founder, Using Sport For Social Change.

USFSC has been working on a surf camp and a swim camp for St. John youth. We have also found an organization that will help to fulfill these two projects but we need your help. Please go to www.travel2change.org and look for “Just Surf” and “Just Swim”. Once you have registered (very easy) click on ...

Using Sport For Social Change is now looking for sponsors and in kind donations for it's 3rd Annual "Just Play" event being held in St. John on October 10, 2011. Our yearly fundraiser allows USFSC to not only hold this free sports day for island youth, it also allows us to contribute to on...

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Here is another video of last years event, created by William Stelzer, a St. John videographer.

http://www.on-stjohn.com/2009/10/16/just-play-day/

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Dean
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Hello everyone! I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your donations of money and needed items for this event. I started this initiative in 2008, to help the youth and community of St. John through sports and fitness by uplifting programs already in place, helping to facilitate new ...

15 boxes of over 500 pieces of Nike product is leaving for St. John today for our 1st annual "Just Play" event on October 12, 2009 in St. John! If you can volunteer to help, or if you know someone who wants to participate, please sign up at www.usingsportforsocialchange.com "Using Spo...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Using Sport For Social Change” in conjunction with the St. John Community Foundation and the St. John Parks and Rec. Department, will host it’s FIRST ANNUAL “JUST PLAY” event on October 12, 2009 in Cruz Bay, St. John. This FREE event will be open to all youth from the ages of ...

Hey everybody! Great news! We pretty much have all the donations for water, ice, equipment, awards and prizes that we need for our "Just Play" event on October 12, in St. John. We could really use some help finding a sponsor for the food that we need to feed the participants and the volunt...

USFSC ANNOUNCES “JUST PLAY" FIELD DAY IN ST. JOHN IN ST. JOHN, USVI 7/31/09 On October 12th, 2009- Using Sport For Social Change will hold their first “Just Play” field day for youth 18 years and younger in Cruze Bay, St. John. While the details are still being finalized, this free event will c...

I have now updated my website to include a "DONATE TO SHIP PAGE". This page will let you select the product that you want to ship. Check it out! www.usingsportforsocialchange.com Of course, we will still accept a straight cash donation on the original donation page, as well as contacting u...

Hey everyone! I just want to say "thank you" for all of your nice comments, donating to this initiative and for visiting my website. Good things are happening both on and off this wonderful board. Because of your donations thus far and the other interest generated around this initiative, I...