Posts by Wyndi Ambrose
Operation Inspire Robotics Camp Sparks Innovation on St. Croix
This summer, Operation Inspire expanded its reach with a month-long robotics program at Claude O. Markoe Elementary School. Sponsored by our philanthropic arm Cane Bay Cares, the camp introduced 52 students in grades 3 through 6 to hands-on coding, teamwork challenges, and real-world problem-solving through robotics. Students competed in team-based challenges, explored programming using Blockly,…
Read MoreCane Bay Cares’ Flagship Program Honors Veteran Educators
For more than five years, Astral Battiste, Claudia Eugene, Magdalyn Jules, Raydiance Cherubin, and Ronder Sinanan have brought energy and creativity to Operation Inspire, guiding discovery and helping students on St. Croix grow in skill and confidence. Operation Inspire is the flagship educational initiative of Cane Bay Cares, the philanthropic arm of Cane Bay Partners. As proud…
Read MoreCane Bay Cares’ Flagship Program, Operation Inspire, Returns for a New School Year
Operation Inspire, the flagship educational initiative of our philanthropic arm Cane Bay Cares, has officially kicked off its seventh year! With 180 students enrolled across three public schools, the program is bringing nine unique projects to life. Read more about the first week back on the Cane Bay Cares blog.
Read MoreLeadership Unscripted: Insights from Cane Bay Partners’ David A. Johnson on University of West Georgia’s ‘Off the Cuff’
The “blueprint to success” is a pursuit that professionals around the world spend thousands of dollars on annually. There are courses, books, workshops, seminars, and even certifications. And then there are genuine and vulnerable conversations from exemplary individuals who’ve proven to be leaders in their fields. David A. Johnson, co-founder of Cane Bay Partners and…
Read MoreCane Bay Cares’ 2nd Annual Kids’ Supermarket Sweep Donates Groceries to LSSVI Residents during Health Expo
St. Croix youth raced through The Market STX on Sunday, Nov. 12, as they vied for cash prizes and helped support Lutheran Social Services residents during Cane Bay Cares’ second annual Kids’ Supermarket Sweep. The scavenger hunt was part of Cares’ Kids Health IQ Expo, an annual health fair designed to offer practical and fun…
Read MoreCane Bay Cares Participates in St. Croix Relay for Life 2022
October 17, 2022 – A sense of solidarity and upbeat Caribbean music permeated the air as community partners walked side by side on the St. Croix Educational Complex track between October 15 and 16. Cane Bay Cares, philanthropic arm of Cane Bay Partners VI, LLLP, joined the community in marching at the annual St. Croix…
Read MoreCane Bay Cares Celebrates Five Years of Service
Fintech company looks back on initiative’s transformation from hurricane relief to education incubator with new video Oct. 6, 2022 – Cane Bay Cares got its start in 2017 when entrepreneurs David Johnson and Kirk Chewning raised more than $1 million for hurricane relief efforts in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. In response to…
Read MoreRun or Donate to Support Lion Haven After-school Program for St. Croix Youth
July 11, 2022 — Cane Bay Cares is proud to support our community partner, Lion Haven, in their .1K Fun Run coming up on Saturday, July 16. The run is a fundraiser that’ll help the nonprofit secure the D.C. Canegata Ballpark where the team plans to offer engaging after-school activities for St. Croix youth during…
Read MoreCane Bay Cares Sponsors 2022 USVI Emancipation Day Fort-to-Fort ‘Walk to Freedom’
July 3, 2022 — Walking from Christiansted to Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands is no easy feat, but this USVI July 3rd tradition is more than a physical challenge — it’s a symbol of the resilience that led to freedom. The annual Emancipation Day Fort-to-Fort “Walk to Freedom” retraces the steps of 9,000 enslaved…
Read MoreCane Bay Cares Celebrates National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month with Reinvented “Supermarket Sweep” for Preteens
June 19, 2022 – St. Croix preteens raced through the Market STX with steady resolve on Sunday for the chance to win cash prizes in a reinvented “Supermarket Sweep” hosted by Cane Bay Cares. The scavenger hunt was part of Cares’ first ever “Level Up with Fruits and Veggies” Nutrition Fair, designed to celebrate National…
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