Carver Community Center

Mission:
Building on the legacy of our community by promoting education, health, and well-being.

Description:
Emotional and Physical Health
Develop a sound body and mind through wholesome, vigorous, and creative activities

Character Development
Build character through rich, satisfying experiences for attainment of socially desirable attitudes, habits, and values

Widening Interests
Open new interests that provide satisfying outlets for the worth and dignity of individuals

Skills
Developed in leisure-time living that raises the level of the refinement, culture, and happiness of people

Social Living
Develop and strengthen social relationships within the family and community through close group associations

Economic Value
Strengthen moral and economic efficiency of the community

Community Stability
By providing an environment that is conducive to wholesome family living and community life

History:
In 1947 Carver Community Center was founded by the Rev. Henry A. Perry, Sr. while working as the principal of Douglass School and serving in the pastorate at Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Rev. Perry was known for doing the best he could on behalf of the youth as well as the community. He developed an action plan, planted a garden, and waited on God.

Rev. Perry also contacted Dr. George Washington Carver to request consent to name the building in his honor. Dr. Carver responded favorably, hence the name: Carver Community Center.

Since Carver Center was established, youth programs and educational opportunities have been linked to the success of Carver’s history. After celebrating its 60th anniversary in March 2007, Carver Community Center, Inc. is proud to have the opportunities to continue perpetuating Rev. Perry’s vision of collaborating with community organizations to help make dreams come true for students of all ethnic backgrounds.

Contact person: Willie Stroman, Executive Director, (phone)

Address:

1030 N. Purdum Kokomo, IN 45901 (See a map)

Web Site: http://members.iquest.net/~macihms/CarverCenter/index.html

Directions:

Take Washington Street to Jefferson Street, turn east and go to Purdum and turn north/left, it will be on your right.

Last updated on October 1, 2009