Why Education and Workforce Readiness Guided Our 2025 Giving

In 2025, Cane Bay Partners, together with our philanthropic arm Cane Bay Cares, invested more than $200,000 to support over 70 organizations and community initiatives across the U.S. Virgin Islands.

These investments were intentional. 

We believe that strong communities and strong workforces are built over time. And that belief is what guides how we give and where we invest, with a long-term focus on education and workforce readiness across the territory.

We know that a strong workforce doesn’t happen by chance. It grows when learning is connected to real skills and real opportunity.

One of the clearest expressions of this approach is Operation Inspire, Cane Bay Cares’ flagship education initiative spanning afterschool and summer programming.

More than 500 students on St. Croix participated in OI’s hands-on, project-based learning experiences throughout 2025. The activities emphasized problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking – the kinds of skills students need to succeed in today’s classrooms and tomorrow’s careers.

Operation Inspire is primarily managed and funded by Cane Bay Cares, but its reach would not be possible without the support of our community partners and sponsors. Their involvement strengthens the program and helps expand its impact each year. We are grateful for their continued collaboration and shared commitment to student success.

Our 2025 giving also extended beyond education initiatives. Support for crime prevention and community development programs reflected another essential part of workforce readiness: safe, stable communities where families and young people can thrive.

Looking ahead, we’re proud of what 2025 made possible and grateful for the work ahead in 2026. 

Thank you to the organizations, partners, and community members who continue to help turn long-term investment into meaningful impact.