Afterschool programs across our country are making a huge difference in the lives of children, families and communities. Millions of our children and youth rely on federal support, determined by the U.S. census, to attend afterschool and summer learning programs. The results of the census will be used to determine how more than $675 billion of federal spending will be allocated for the next 10 years. It is critical that every individual physically living in Connecticut be counted in the census regardless of age, citizenship status, homeowner status, or language spoken at home. But far too many families are not counted, especially those that directly benefit from access to afterschool and summer learning programs.
Please support Carver on Fairfield County Giving day, Thursday, February 27th
On Thursday, February 27th, Carver will join with non-profits throughout Fairfield County at FCGives.org for a one-day fundraising competition organized each year by Fairfield County's Community Foundation and sponsored by Bank of America. Your support on Giving Day will help fund Carver’s important after school, summer and community initiatives.
National arts magazine profiles Carver alumna Kana Danzey
Read the entire interview here at VoyageATL.
Kana graduated from Clark Atlanta University in 2014. She is currently a teacher, artist booking exhibitions, an art instructor, and entrepreneur selling her artwork on Etsy.com.
In the lengthy interview, here is what Kana said about her community back in Norwalk:
Breakfast With Champions 2020, Saturday, February 29th!
Carver thanks all its volunteers on MLK Day and all through the year
The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday next Monday, on Jan. 20, 2020, marks the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
Carver achieves its mission each year because of the hundreds of volunteers who are committed to our students’ success. Thank You!
Share your concerns and ideas with The Partnership for Connecticut
The Partnership for Connecticut wants to hear your concerns and learn your ideas!
This online Request for Information form is where you can help shape the Partnership's emerging programmatic focus. Please also share this link with others who might want to help.
Here is a Parent Survey for families who wish to share their experiences with the Partnership to help inform its direction and focus.
Round Hill Community Church awards Carver a generous grant for our students in Bridgeport
Round Hill Community Church awarded Carver a very generous grant for our after school program at the Classical Studies Magnet Academy (CSMA) in Bridgeport.
A member of the church and its Outreach Committee, Michael Sandifer, met with Novelette to learn more about Carver and our methodologies and outcomes and how we measure them.
HAPPY NEW YEAR & THANK YOU!
The joyous Christmas Eve luncheon tradition continues at Carver
For some 15 years, Tremain Gilmore, Carver’s Teen Center Manager, organizes an annual community Christmas Eve luncheon for hundreds of people to celebrate the holiday together. This important event that engages more than 40 volunteers and many more donors offers a sumptuous banquet of hot food, free clothing, mountains of presents for one and all, and even face painting for the kids. A DJ keeps the merry music going and everyone informed and gifted. This year, the event took place on Saturday, December 21st.
Carver elementary students visit Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
Carver CASPER students visited the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum on Friday to learn about the vibrant past of this National Historic Landmark. The museum’s enthusiastic docents dressed in period costumes lead the tour that explores the building’s dynamic history, artistic legacy, outstanding architectural details, and life during the Victorian era.