Christmas Wishes Come True For Carver Community Center

December 27, 2012

Christmas wishes do come true, even when the need is for a community center that serves hundreds of children each year.

The Carver Community Center on Jefferson Street in Century was one of 12 causes in need highlighted by the Florida Department of Children and Families during their statewide “Operation Santa Cause” campaign.

The Center’s needs included internet service (about $100 per month) and at least 15 computers to replace current computers that are old, slow and sometimes non-functioning. After a story was published on NorthEscambia.com, those needs were met.

A man in St. Petersburg has volunteered to cover the internet service for one year, according to DCF. And the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is donating 20 refurbished computers for the children.

Completely funded by donations, the non-profit Carver Community Center provides a safe place for children to go after school and during the summer as the center provides meals for 150 to 200 children daily. The center also offers tutoring services for children year round.

“We work with what we have,” Carver Community Center Association board member Henry Hawkins said. “Where there’s a need in the community, we try to reach out.”

Pictured top: The sun sets recently on the Carver Community Center on Jefferson Avenue in Century. Pictured inset: One of the classrooms inside the aging building. Pictured below: Carver Community Center Association board member Henry Hawkins tries to demonstrate reading software used by the center to teach children, but the aging computer malfunctioned. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News