As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, we pause to celebrate something truly special: the Carver community that has grown, strengthened, and lifted generations since 1938.
Carver began 87 years ago as a place for young Black youth in Norwalk to learn, grow, and find opportunity. From those humble beginnings on Ann Street in South Norwalk, Carver steadily became a home for all young people—a place defined not by limitations, but by possibility. Year after year, families, neighbors, educators, volunteers, board members, and partners have worked shoulder to shoulder to keep that promise alive.
Today, across more than 65 programs in every K–12 Norwalk public school—and now in Bridgeport as well—Carver continues to reflect the heart of what Thanksgiving is all about: community, generosity, and shared purpose. Whether it is a teacher helping a student master a new skill, a volunteer reading with a child after school, a high school intern discovering a career path, or parents trusting us with their children each day, we see reminders everywhere of how much we accomplish together.
This year has brought both challenges and bright new opportunities. Through it all, our Carver family has shown the same strength and resilience that have carried this organization forward for nearly nine decades. We are grateful for every student who walks through our doors with hope, every family who partners with us, every educator who inspires, and every supporter who believes in the power of young people.
From our Carver family to yours, we wish you a joyful, restful, and love-filled Thanksgiving. Thank you for being part of a legacy defined not by what Carver has built, but by what our young people become.
Happy Thanksgiving! Thankful for Today. Inspired by Tomorrow.
With gratitude,
All of us at The Carver