Carver Community Center Receives ‘Power Of Service’ Award

March 4, 2013

Gulf Power Company recognized four community service organizations at its second annual “Power of Service” awards ceremony recently. The company started the “Power of Service” awards in 2012 as a way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service and recognizes organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of others.

The organizations recognized  included Carver Community Center Association, Inc. in Century, Sickle Cell Disease Association of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, A Will & Way, Inc., and Community Enterprise Investments, Inc. Each organization was given a grant from Gulf Power and an inscribed award.

The Carver Community Center Association has been a big part of the Century community for many years. The center was started by a group of Senior Citizens in 1992, spearheaded by Leola Robinson, the mother of  Marilyn Robinson, who now serves as the director. The center provides a safe place for children to go after school and during the summer and offers year-round tutoring and other programs.

The Carver Community Center on Jefferson Avenue  provides food  for 70 to 100 children Monday through Thursday and serves as a Satellite office for Catholic Charities, United
Ministries and Community Action.

“Gulf Power is proud to recognize these organizations and the good work they do to strengthen our communities,” said Sandy Sims, Gulf Power’s manager of Community Development. “Dr. King lived a life of service to others and these organizations have that same commitment.”

Pictured: Carver Community Center’s Henry Hawkins (center) accepts the Power of Service award from Gulf Power CEO and President Stan Connally (left) and Gulf Power District Manager Gary Sammons. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News