Tom Chiappetta, FCSC Executive Director, presents Shannon Singleton-Bates, Carver’s Recreation Coordinator, with this year’s grant.

The Fairfield County Sports Commission (FCSC) partners with Carver to support our Girls’ Development Program.

FCSC also sponsors the Chelsea Cohen Fitness Academy at the Carver Community Center. This major initiative of the FCSC acts as an umbrella organization to supplement and complement existing fitness programs, as well as provide area youth year-round access to the best available trainers, coaches, dietitians, and health and wellness experts. The academy is designed to be the rallying point to engage all-important community stakeholders in children’s health, nutrition, and in the fight to combat childhood obesity.

The Commission, which is an all-volunteer organization except for the executive director position, is the one-stop resource for the sports communities in the county. The focus of the Commission is creating and supporting programs for fitness awareness education in the 16 communities it serves. Giving time, effort and money back to its county residents and partners is FCSC’s primary mission and role. Since 2008, the Commission has supported more than 30 county youth organizations and programs with financial support.

Carver’s Girls’ Development Program provides many supports, including tutoring; Ladies Night (recreation, activities and educational programs); mentors; nutrition education; academic support; SAT, ACT, and PSAT PREP support; community service opportunities; college preparation (college tours, FASFA, college essays), and assistance with and with obtaining financial aid; field trips and team-building activities; and so much more!

The Carver community is deeply grateful for the many years of support given to our youth by the Fairfield County Sports Commission.