ST. CROIX — Project Promise’s second annual fundraiser to support its Caterpillar Project (TCP) program was held on February 10, 2018 at 6:30pm at Fort Frederik, Frederiksted.
This year’s theme was Havana Nights, and guests were treated to an authentic Cuban experience. The sold-out fundraiser offered Cuban cuisine, antique cars, salsa dancing, dominoes and much more. Entertainment was provided by Cuba native Rivert Diaz and Eddie Russell and friends. The 300-plus attendees had the opportunity to win a trip for two to Havana, Cuba.
The U.S. Virgin Islands was devastated with the passing of two Category 5 hurricanes in the space of two weeks last fall. It was with this thought in mind that Project Promise will donate 10 percent of the ticket sales from its fundraiser to benefit the Department of Education in both districts. “The territory’s students have been severely impacted with the loss of many of their schools, and we want to do our part to return some sense of normalcy to their everyday learning environment,” remarked Project Promise Founder and President Resa O’Reilly.
The proceeds from Havana Nights will also benefit Project Promise’s Caterpillar Project, a long-term program designed to make a significant difference in the lives of at-risk youth in St. Croix. TCP began on January 25, 2016 with selected fifth graders from the Lew Muckle Elementary School.
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