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Fall 2014
CIRCLE TIMENews from The Children’s Center
The Children’s Center conducts two major fundraising campaigns each year.
Mid-year, donors have the opportunity to contribute to Building Blocks, which supports our students, age six weeks to six years, with much needed scholarships. Eighty-nine percent of our families pay only what they can afford. Your generous donations make it possible for children of working parents to have a head start for a better life.
Our December appeal is your opportunity to contribute to the daily operation of The Children’s Center as it provides year-round affordable, quality educational programs for the children of our working families.
The Children’s Center depends on our generous supporters to fulfill our mission.
Please join us in investing in our community’s children.
Did you know?
2 The Children’s Center Circle Time
Hilton Head Island 8 Nature’s Way
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 843.681.2739
www.thechildrenscentersc.org
Richard Wiles Interim Executive Director
Board of Trustees
Ward Kirby Chairman
Kaye Black
Irv Campbell
Tom Conner
Jennifer Green
Angie Greenfield
John Howe
Carol Kavanaugh
Robert Lembo
Jay Parks
Carol Prillaman
Edwina Sanders
Andrea Siebold
Carlos Tovar
Ray Warco
And a good time was had by all when the cast of the iconic play being performed at the May River Theatre paid a visit to the students at The Children’s Center in August.
The visit preceded a special performance of You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown with all proceeds being graciously donated to The Children’s Center by The May River Theatre. Allen and Kim Ward hosted a reception before the play at their historic Fripp House in Bluffton.
Local businesses supporting the event included Celebrations Catering and Events, Bess’ Delicatessen & Catering, Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte, Southern Wine & Spirits and Coastal Fundraising.
Special thanks to the May River Theatre, Allen and Kim Ward for hosting the reception at their home, the historic Fripp House and to Reedy Newton, Meccay Nimmer and Garfield Moss for providing golf cart transportation between venues.
You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown!
The children were all smiles when the cast of ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ visited The Children’s Center. Pictured are cast members: Benji Morgan as Charlie Brown, Kelly Ard as Lucy, Emily Rice as Sally and Adam Rich as Schroeder.
Pretty Papers in the Village at Wexford will hold another shopping day on September 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. with 20% of all sales benefiting The Children’s Center. This is an easy way for all who shop there to maximize this fundraising opportunity for the Center.
Be on theout…Look
Fall 2014 3
Site Director Tonya Jenkins never knows what challenges she will face when she arrives at The Children’s Center each day.
Case in point . . . one day in late Spring, a young, pregnant mom with two small children found herself homeless after a family member put them out of the house. Her children, 11 months and two years old, were attending The Children’s Center.
All alone and very afraid, she approached Tonya after a night of sleeping in her car with her children. In her years of service at the Center, Tonya has learned the value of networking with other community non-profits. She personally made calls to Deep Well, Family Promise, First Steps and the Salvation Army, and heard back from Family Promise that they could house the family starting on the following Monday as long as the mom passed their background check. But what was she to do over the weekend?
Tonya’s call to Deep Well paid off at the end of the day. They paid for the family’s lodging over the weekend and Tonya made sure they had enough gas and food to see them through. Crisis averted!
Tonya says the mom peeks in her office daily on her way to taking her children to class and “the smile on her face is priceless.” Caring staff members like Tonya is what makes The Children’s Center so special. Truly above and beyond.
A Special Thank You for Support from
Our Local Businesses!
Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been supported by these local businesses:
Alec Bishop, Photographer
Beach Properties of Hilton Head Island
Click Event Production
Coligny Limited Partners
Custom Audio Video
Destination Vacation
Dolphin Head Golf
Palmetto Gas
Pretty Papers
South Carolina Yacht Club
Triad Design Group
WTOC
Dolphin Head Golf Club
Pretty Papers
Building Specialties
May River Theatre
Celebrations Catering and Events
Bess’ Delicatessen & Catering
Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte
Southern Wine & Spirits
The families we serve work in our community. Local business support
helps ensure that working families can afford quality early childhood
education and childcare.
Thank you!
Above and Beyond
Twenty-five Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island came to The Children’s Center on International Literacy Day, September 8, to read to the children.
8 Nature’s Way Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
A Legacy of Love and Learning
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage
PAID Hilton Head Island, SC
Permit No. 200
Providing Quality Childcare & Early Education for Working Families since 1967
• The Children’s Center enables working families to afford quality education & childcare.
• The Children’s Center provides a multicultural, bilingual early childhood program for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years beginning at 6:30 each morning.
• The Children’s Center serves a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack at NO additional cost to parents.
Visit us at our Jarvis Creek Park location We invite you to tour our facility at your convenience!Please call 843.681.2739 or visit www.thechildrenscentersc.org for info
The Bargain Box
Thanks to our major supporters
Support The Children’s Center Everytime You Shop!
Kroger Community Rewards®
To enroll sign in or create an account at
www.kroger.com/communityrewards
Once signed in you can enroll or update your Community Rewards under your Account Settings. Then all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card to earn donations for The Children’s Center!
Together in EducationSimply give the cashier your VIC Card and
The Children’s Center Together In Education school code (5734) during checkout OR visit
www.harristeeter.com/community/together_in_education/link_to_
your_school.aspx
to enroll. It’s that easy!