Beyond the Bell: Part 8 – “The Art of Persuasion”
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 School and is designed to enhance communication skills, foster critical thinking and build confidence. By teaching students this art,…
Read MoreBeyond the Bell: Part 7 – Achieving STEAM with Upcycling
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 graders at Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School to combine creativity, science, and sustainability in a hands-on way. This STEAM based program allows…
Read MoreBeyond the Bell: Part 6 – Coconut Creations: Health & Art Adventures
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 being a tropical treat, the coconut offers a surprising range of uses that touch on science, sustainability, and…
Read MoreBeyond the Bell: Part 5 – Healthy Eating Around the World
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 about understanding how our choices impact ourselves and the world. In this program, food is used to…
Read MoreBeyond the Bell: Part 4 – “Kidpreneurs” on the Rise
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 entrepreneurial experiences, from concept to reality. Designed to develop lifelong skills and discover strengths, talents, and passions, this course nurtures each student’s entrepreneurial…
Read MoreBeyond the Bell: Part 3 – Sound Garden
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 students to explore the connection between sound and emotions. Through the Sound Garden program, students are exploring and experimenting with how sounds…
Read MoreBeyond the Bell: Part 2 – Outer Space & Planet Earth
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, where young learners embark on an exciting journey through the cosmos and the…
Read MoreBeyond the Bell: Spotlight Series on Operation Inspire’s Dynamic Project-Based Afterschool Programs
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…
Read MoreBringing Joy Through Books: Our Team’s Journey in Donating 250 Books to a Pediatric Ward
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 & Medical Center. The project…
Read MoreCelebrating Achievement: Operation Inspire Students Shine at Closing Ceremonies
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. This program, known for…
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Cane Bay Cares is a service initiative of St. Croix-based Cane Bay Partners VI, LLLP. Cane Bay Cares was established after three strong hurricanes, including two Category 5 storms, Irma and Maria, caused much damage to St. Croix during September 2017. The initiative has a goal of providing relief to the citizens of St. Croix. To make this possible, we have partnered with St. Croix Foundation, which is a 501c3 nonprofit that was established in 1990. All donations to Cane Bay Cares are donations to St. Croix Foundation and are 100% tax deductible.
Cane Bay Partners VI, LLLP was formed in June 2009 and founded by internationally experienced business executives with many years of experience in the financial services industry. Focusing our efforts primarily in the financial services industry, our management consulting practice specializes in providing services to clients in need of sophisticated risk management models, debt collections organizations which require liquidation models and analytics, and portfolio management companies desiring a variety of services.
Since 1990, St. Croix Foundation for Community Development has been advancing holistic community development as a pathway to economic prosperity, self-sufficiency, and sustainability. Established in the wake of Hurricane Hugo, today the Foundation is one of the premier place-based philanthropic leaders in the Virgin Islands. Having served as the conduit of over $37 million private and public sector dollars invested into the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Foundation’s impact has netted national recognition in almost every priority area – from economic development and community revitalization to public health, education reform, and nonprofit development. Our mission is to encourage greater philanthropic activity, to marshal resources, and to act as a catalyst to benefit the people of the Virgin Islands.