ROSS CARES FOUNDATION DONATES BACKPACKS TO STUDENTS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

At the start of the 2023-2024 school year, the Ross Cares Foundation generously donated 400 backpacks filled with school supplies across the St. Thomas-St. John District. In partnership with the Virgin Islands Department of Education, Mr. Delroy Ross donated backpacks to students at the Ulla F. Muller Elementary School, Julius E. Sprauve Elementary School, Lockhart K-8 School, Jane E. Tuitt Elementary School, and the Charlotte Amalie High School with the assistance of Ms. Cherise Thomas and Mr. Nosakhere Richardson. 

 

Mr. Ross also extended his charitable donation to a number of civic and non-profit organizations on St. Thomas and St. John. He provided backpacks and tote bags filled with essential care items and toiletries. Organizations included the Family Resource Center, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, St. Thomas Church of Christ, Ebenezer Gardens Senior Citizen Center, Yellow Cedar Residence, New Testament Girl Scout Troupe, Bright Beginners on St. John, and Mt. Carmel Catholic Church on St. John. 

 

The Virgin Islands Department of Education is grateful for the ongoing donations provided by the Ross Cares Foundation. This act of kindness greatly benefits students and provides them with needed resources and supplies to start the school year. This initiative was organized by Ms. Jerae Allyson Forde, Director of the St. Thomas-St. John District Office of School and Community Affairs. 

 

 

 

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