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St. John Multipurpose Center Reopens, Bringing Essential DHS Services to the Community

Department of Human Services Commissioner Averil George announced on Monday the reopening of the St. John Multipurpose Center. Speaking during the Gov't House weekly press briefing, the commissioner stated, “This center not only restores vital services, but reinforces our commitment to creating supportive environments where every resident can access assistance when they need it most." The facility will “serve as a vital hub for programs that meet a variety of needs," she made known. Head Start, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and senior services will all be provided from the multipurpose center, with a weekly schedule to indicate which services are being offered on which days. Residents are encouraged to contact DHS for the center's schedule. Ms. George also announced that the long-awaited ribbon cutting ceremony for the Cruz Bay Head Start facility will occur on November 6. She said the date speaks...