CARVER CENTER'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM BEGINS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH!

We are looking forward to bringing this much-needed program to the families of Port Chester Elementary School children.

If you know someone who needs information about this program, please have them contact our Welcome Team at 914-305-6009.

Our Case Manager, Daisy Garcia can help families apply for childcare assistance. (dgarcia@carvercenter.org)

STARTS SATURDAY,

SEPTEMBER 16TH!

DINNER @ NOON RESUMES

We are thrilled to bring back our free community meal program on Saturday, September 16th. Each week from September 16th through June 15th, our creative Culinary Chef, Peter Cregan, and his team will prepare a delicious hot meal.

(Closed for the following dates: Nov. 25, Dec. 23, 30, May 25, 2024)

All are welcome from 11:00am - 1:00pm.

Our thanks to our dedicated group of local faith-based organizations and volunteers who support this program each week.



For more information, contact our Welcome Center at 914-305-6009.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING BEGINS

Youth ages 14-19 are invited to enroll in our lifeguard training session on Fridays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Candidates need to be able to swim one lap of front crawl and breaststroke. Participants work on stamina, endurance, and goalsetting to obtain future employment.

$50 per month.

Contact Cortney Grant, Aquatics Director at 914-305-6025 for more information.

LEARNING IS FUNDAMENTAL

Carver Center will be offering English Language Learning classes (ELL) to our community beginning September 25th. Level 1 classes will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm. Level 2 classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm. $240 for a 12-week session.

ELL is an intensive English language instruction program taught by

ESL-certified teachers who are trained in effective second language methods. Programs aim for learners to attain full proficiency in English.

Please contact our Welcome Desk team 914-305-6009 for more information.

CARVER CENTER BEHIND-THE-SCENES

We are investing in our future! With funding from Westchester County’s Community Block Development Program, we continue to make improvements to our facility to ensure that our building’s environment is comfortable and safe for our staff and our community.

Did you know that "RTU" stands for "Roof Top Units"?

HELPING HANDS HELPING OUR CHILDREN

Through our partnership with Rye's Helping Hands for the Homeless & Hungry, we provided 60 new backpacks, filled with supplies, to our elementary school children and high school teens.

Having a new backpack ensures that a child starts the school year on an equal footing with their peers. A new backpack can boost self-esteem and help children feel more included in their learning environment.

(Pictured are Carver Team members Karina Lehan, Olivia Jiminez, Daisy Garcia, and Daniel Bonnet.)

STUDENT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS

On August 18th, we celebrated our teens who participated in the Student Youth Employment Program this summer. Many of the teens worked at Carver, while others were working at various sites in the community including Steer for Student Athletes, Port Chester Rye Brook Public Library, and Meals on Main Street.

Thanks to State Senator Shelley Mayer and Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins for attending and for supporting our teens!

IMPORTANT WORKSHOP

ARE YOU PREPARED IN CASE A DISASTER STRIKES?

Weather events are becoming more frequent, and more extreme. Be prepared! The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Each family that attends will receive one Preparedness Kit.

Tuesday, September 26 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM at Carver Center.



*ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE* To register and for additional information, visit www.prepare.ny.gov

(This event is brought to you by the governor in conjunction with the Port Chester—Rye NAACP & Carver Center.)

YOU CAN HELP!

SEPTEMBER IS BLOOMING

Carver Center will receive $1.00 from every specially marked $10.99 Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet sold during the month of September at the Stop & Shop, 25 Waterfront Place, Port Chester.

Make somebody's day special and thanks for supporting the Carver Center!

MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE!

Tuesday, September 26 | 11:30am to 4:30pm | Carver Center GYM

Schedule an appointment at redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: CARVER

Your Blood Donation Can Help Save Lives. Every 2 Seconds Someone in the U.S. Needs Blood.