Cares Updates

As we conclude our blog series on the diverse afterschool programs offered by Cane Bay Cares’ Operation Inspire, we’re thrilled to spotlight “Island Herbal Meds”, one of the nine incredible offerings in this year’s lineup. This hands-on, nature-focused program introduces students to the rich tradition of natural remedies rooted in Caribbean culture and is being offered to 5th and…

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 recognized by the USVI Economic Development Commission as a “public-school program.” The program…

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 books to the pediatric ward at Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital &…

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 Bay Cares’ flagship after school program, celebrated another year of hard work, creativity, and learning.…

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 supported the Virgin Islands Department of Education in purchasing prizes, gifts, and other…

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 impact on St. Croix by supporting various community outreach programs…

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…

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 Keeva with her prize Monday at the CBVI office. The 9-year-old went home with an…

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 Islands. This year was the 9th anniversary…

Photo credit: Cynthia Graham, VIDE – Director Public Relations March 17, 2023 – Cane Bay Cares congratulates Abdel Bazzar, a student at Ricardo Richards Elementary School, on winning yesterday’s 50th Territorial Spelling Bee. Abdel was one of 6 spellers representing St. Croix and after 26 rounds he spelled his way to V-I-C-T-O-R-Y. As a dedicated…