Our Story
In The Beginning...
Our Island Club Begins
In 2005 Our Island Club begins with its discount program to offer year-round Island residents substantial savings at hundreds of Island Businesses while donating a percentage of all proceeds to Island charities.
The Island Club re-emerges as Buy Local Martha's Vineyard
For a More Sustainable Island
In 2019 Buy Local kicks off as the main focus and mission of the club. Buy Local still includes the membership discount program for year-round Island residents and now offers more opportunities for businesses and organizations to participate in growing and maintaining a strong and vibrant Island economy.
A program of Inclusion
Giving Back
We provide hundreds of free memberships to residents of Island Elderly Housing, Dukes County Regional Housing , MVRHS Students, and clients of Vineyard Healthcare Access, The Food Pantry, Serving Hands and The Red Stocking Fund .
Scholarship Program
Building Successful Futures
Our Island Club scholarships are awarded to Martha's Vineyard Regional High School or Martha's Vineyard Charter School seniors pursuing a four year college degree program. The scholarships are awarded based on financial need first, and second, academic performance.
We award scholarships through the MVRHS Scholarship Program and through the Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation.
Our scholarship program is funded through 10% of all annual membership fees and additional private donations.