In a refreshing show of quiet impact, CAC 2000 Foundation has teamed up with the Desnoes & Geddes (D&G) Foundation to improve the learning environment inside the Seaview Gardens Literacy Unit — not through fanfare, but through function.
Two new air-conditioning units now hum quietly over students eager to learn, replacing stifling heat with cool air and renewed focus. It’s a subtle shift — but in a space where reading is taught, confidence is built, and futures are reshaped, temperature matters more than one might think.
What began as an $8 million investment into literacy three years ago has grown into something deeper. The room once known simply as “the Literacy Unit” has become a sanctuary — a space where underperforming students are no longer left behind, but instead, are given the tools to catch up and soar.
According to Literacy Unit Principal Keisha Pessoa, the new AC installation isn’t just about comfort — it’s about confidence. “When the room feels better, the students do better. They stay longer. They read more. They begin to believe they can,” she explained during a visit following the upgrade.
CAC 2000’s participation wasn’t just about donating equipment; it was a deliberate decision to join hands with a foundation already driving measurable educational outcomes. For Gia Abraham, who leads the CAC 2000 Foundation, the alignment was natural.
“Too often, we talk about helping children learn without thinking about how they learn,” she said. “If something as simple as climate control keeps them engaged an hour longer — that’s an hour closer to literacy, employment, and economic independence.”
D&G Foundation’s accountant, Dennis Beckford, noted that partnerships like this are part of a broader strategy: to not just invest in programmes, but to create ecosystems where learning thrives. “Buildings and books matter. But so does belief — belief that the environment they’re in is one that respects their effort and fuels their growth.”
The Seaview Gardens Literacy Unit has become an unlikely epicenter for transformation. What was once a small, underutilized corner of the school has evolved into a community hub — where struggling students find clarity, and where corporate collaboration leads to meaningful change.
In this act of shared purpose, D&G Foundation and CAC 2000 Foundation are showing that real development isn’t about grand gestures. It’s about fixing what’s overlooked, improving what’s taken for granted, and making sure that every child, no matter their zip code, feels that their education is worth the investment.
