L-R: Norwalk Council Member At-Large Greg Burnett, Carver CEO Novelette Peterkin, Mayor Harry Rilling, CT Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas, Carver board president Phil Butterfield, and Carol Bauer
Read The Hour (Hearst) article here, which covers this event.
Yesterday morning, we celebrated a groundbreaking milestone for our new two-story Teen Center. The April 10th ceremony was filled with excitement and gratitude as community leaders, donors, volunteers, and Carver supporters gathered to commemorate this important step.
Carol Bauer and Norwalk Council Member At-Large Greg Burnett
Carver extended heartfelt thanks to the State of Connecticut, Carol and George Bauer, and Dalio Philanthropies for their generous leadership investments, which made the project possible. Speakers, including Carol Bauer, Mayor Harry Rilling, Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas, Carver Board President Phil Butterfield, and Carver CEO Novelette Peterkin, expressed their appreciation for this future resource for Norwalk youth.
"The new Teen Center will be a safe, enriching space for our city's teenagers to learn, grow, and thrive through educational, recreational, and social programs," said Peterkin. "This is a testament to Carver's unwavering commitment to empowering the next generation."
L-R Carver board president Phil Butterfield, Carver CEO Novelette Peterkin, and former Carver board member and now NPS Deputy Superintendent Sandra Faioes
The two-story addition will connect to the existing Carver Community Center via interior glass walls overlooking the Richard Whitcomb Gymnasium. It symbolizes a physical space and a beacon of hope and opportunity for Norwalk's teenagers. With its comprehensive facilities and resources, the Teen Center will serve as a hub for educational, recreational, and social activities, nurturing holistic youth development and strengthening community bonds.
Moreover, the Teen Center represents one facet of the larger planned renovation of the Carver Community Center, signifying a broader commitment to holistic community revitalization. Through initiatives like this, Carver continues to exemplify its mission of providing a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment where youth can learn, grow, and thrive.
As shovels hit the dirt, the spirit of progress and community partnership filled the air. The Teen Center groundbreaking marks an exciting new chapter for Carver and the young people it serves.
