Cares Updates

This eighth installment in our blog series on Cane Bay Cares’ Operation Inspire afterschool programs highlights “The Art of Persuasion,” a program developed specifically for 6th-8th graders. This program is offered at Eulalie R. Rivera PreK-8...

Our ongoing series spotlighting the nine dynamic afterschool programs offered by Cane Bay Cares afterschool program, Operation Inspire, continues with a look at “Achieving STEAM with Upcycling.”  This innovative program is empowering 5th-8th...

Operation Inspire’s afterschool program is always looking for creative and educational ways to engage young minds. This installation of the Beyond the Bell series spotlights a program that focuses on one incredible natural resource: the coconut. Beyond...

This fifth installment of the Beyond the Bell series highlights how the “Healthy Eating Around the World”, an Operation Inspire afterschool program at Eulalie R. Rivera K-8 School, cultivates beyond the plate. Healthy eating isn’t just about food—it’s...

This fourth installment in our 9-part series explores Pearl B. Larsen PK-8 School’s entrepreneurship program, one of Operation Inspire’s enriching afterschool programs. ‘Kidpreneurs on the Rise‘ exposes third through fifth graders to...

As part of our 9-part series featuring Operation Inspire’s enriching afterschool programs, our third installment highlights Ricardo Richards Elementary School’s “Sound Garden” program for 1st-3rd grades. This program offers a unique opportunity for...

In the second part of our 9-part series on Operation Inspire’s enriching afterschool programs, we’re exploring the unique curriculum for first and second graders at Pearl B. Larsen PK-8 School. This week’s spotlight is on the “Outer Space & Planet Earth” program,...

In 2017, Cane Bay Cares rolled out Operation Inspire’s afterschool program following hurricane Irma and Maria to address a gap in public school schedules. Today Operation inspire continues to offer this service at several public schools, on St. Croix, and is currently...

June 26, 2024 - In a world dominated by technology, the simple joy of reading a book can sometimes be overlooked, especially for children facing challenging circumstances. This belief inspired the Cane Bay Cares team to embark on a heartwarming mission: donating 250...

May 31, 2024 - The vibrant sounds of accomplishment echoed through the halls of Eulalie Rivera K-8, Pearl B. Larsen K-8, and Ricardo Richards K-6 as Operation Inspire students showcased their impressive achievements at the closing ceremonies. Operation Inspire, Cane...

March 20, 2024 -- Recently, Cane Bay Cares had the privilege of supporting both the St. Croix District and Virgin Islands’ Territorial Spelling Bees, events that celebrate the linguistic talents of our youth. It warmed our hearts to learn that our contribution...

After another transformative year, Cane Bay Cares took a moment to reflect on its journey with the St. Croix community and the positive changes that have taken place during the course of 2023. This non-profit organization made good on its mission to make a positive...

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,...

Aug. 7, 2023 – Fifth-grader Keeva Deller emerged as the unrivaled champion of the Summer Reading Challenge hosted by Cane Bay Cares’ Operation Inspire afterschool program. David Johnson, a partner in Cares’ parent company Cane Bay Partners VI, personally presented...

April 17, 2023 - Cane Bay Cares was given the opportunity to support the USVI Literary Festival and Book Fair “VI LitFest” and did not hesitate to help. VI LitFest is an annual event held on St. Croix and was created to promote literacy within the U. S. Virgin...