CARE CENTER FOUNDATION
127-129 South Matlack Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-436-6226 ~ phone
610-436-1818 ~ fax
"For the Christ-Like Things We Do"
‘I tell you the truth, anything you did for even the least of my ·people here you also did for me.’
Matthew 25:40-EXB
Over 30 Years of Service!
Founded in 1982, the Care Center has encouraged the academic development of preschool and elementary school age children by helping them to develop necessary literacy skills. Our program components coupled with social development and recreation help our students to succeed in school.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Care Center Foundation promotes community partnerships by providing a ministry of presence and spiritual support in the West Chester Community it serves. The Center empowers those who give and those who receive through creative educational, recreational and social activities.
OUR PHILOSOPHY:
Develop the total child~body, mind and spirit!
We give our children the skills needed to succeed in school and in life!
(your strong support makes this happen)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Rev. Dave Braneky, Pastor, The Baptist Church of West Chester
Professor Lisa Gordon, West Chester University
Cassandra Jones, member of West Chester Borough Council Ward 2-East
Gizelle Jones, Administrator, West Chester University
Rendal F. Lewis, Jr., Banker, Wells Fargo
Rickey Lewis, Specialist, Children's Hospital
Darryl Lynn McLain, Retired Pre School Director. Bethel Bryn Mawr Child Care & Development Center
Dr. Wendy J. Wallace, DO, FAAP, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia North Hills, West Chester, PA
Nancy Trinidad, Specialist~Fundraiser, Grant Writer and Strategic Planner
Blondell Parsons, M.H.S., Executive Director
PARTNERS:
United Way of Chester County
Hoaxie Smith Foundation, Downingtown, PA
Danielle Foundation, Marlton, NJ
West Chester University
Various Churches
ADDITIONAL CAPITAL SUPPORTERS:
Robert Merritt
Connolly Foundation (special thanks to Dr. Lewis W. Bluemle, Senior V.P.)
Buck Foundation, Philadelphia, PA
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Parsons, Philadelphia, PA
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Davis, Virginia Beach, VA
The Care Center is a "Beacon of light" in the community wve been serving for over 30 years offering childcare and social services, and the need continues. We touch our achievements, but could not have achieved our goal without the exemplary support from you. Therefore, we thank you and applaud our success. As we move into the next phase of our program planning we ask you to walk with us. We promise to build an even stronger community for today and tomorrow for our youth and families.
Blondell Parsons, MHS,
Executive Director
"It has been a pleasure working with Blondell to see her dream fulfilled for quality daycare services for the local community. Our prayer is that the Care Center will provide affordable childcare for many years."
Eldon R. Stoltzfus, Architect
Althouse, Martin & Associates
"My Mrytle Beach connection ~ The Care Center For Christ and Blondell ."
Michael Perrone, Zoning Manager
West Chester Borough
"The Care Center offers services which, regardless of one's religious views , are of significant and special value to the community and should be supported by every citizen who is interested in the well-being of children. It has been a pleasure to do my small part in promoting this heartwarming program"
John Saling, Attorney
"It was our greatest pleasure to be a part of equipping dedicated people such as yourself and the staff at the Care Center with a much improved facility. It is truly gratifying to know thatg ouor work will enable your staff to have a positive impact on the children in the area. We were honored to be a part of such a meaningful project! I'm amazed at the transformation of the building and I've included a photo as a reminder of what was!"
Mark Strunk, Project Manager
CH and E Construction, Inc.
