FYI Newsletter & Carver Connection

Join us on Thursday, February 13th, at the Youth Center for our "We Love You" Giveaway in celebration of Valentine's Day! Enjoy a variety of sweet treats—absolutely free! Just show up to take part. Each student will receive a ticket upon arrival, and we’ll continue drawing numbers until all the treats have been claimed. Don’t miss out on this fun and festive event!

The highly anticipated Youth Center Summer Camp is back this summer for incoming 6th to 9th graders! Early registration for eligible returning campers begins this month, with open registration starting on March 3rd. Stay tuned for more details in our March newsletter and on our website.

For any questions, please email seminarab@flaglerschools.com. We can’t wait for another exciting summer!

The popular Life Skills class, hosted by Inspiration of Hope Community Resources, Inc., began a new session last week and will run for seven weeks. This Life Skills Education and Training class is designed for youth ages 12-18 and takes place on Mondays from 3 PM to 5 PM. Participants will receive guidance in goal setting, employability skills, financial literacy, communication, and more.

Those who successfully complete the program will earn a certificate and a $100 stipend.

For more information, please call 386-585-3450.

This month, the Flagler County Youth Center will continue its efforts to promote positive behavior both in and out of the classroom.

On Wednesday, February 12, the Youth Center will conduct a grade check. Students who have all A's on their progress report will be rewarded with pizza, chips, and a drink. Those with A's and B's will be given the choice of two of these options.

We hope our students will continue to work hard to improve their grades and themselves!

Currently, the G.W. Carver Center is open daily, Monday through Friday, with special events on Saturdays.

School Year Open Gym Hours: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Senior Social Hour: Resumes on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, every Tuesday and Thursday of the month. February Dates: 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th, 28th

Yolonda Williams Outreach by Flagler Cares:

February Dates: 12th, 26th

The Yolonda Williams Outreach, formerly the Carver Center Outreach, was initiated by our beloved team member Yolonda Williams to bring essential services directly to the community. Renamed in her honor, this event continues the work she was so passionate about.

Held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The following services are offered: Care Coordination, Behavioral & Mental Health Services, Health, Insurance Marketplace Navigation, Benefit Assistance & Navigation, ID Assistance, Screening & Referral, Disability (SSI/SSDI) Benefits Assistance, Connection to Housing Resources

“Mission Possible” was the theme for this year’s Martin Luther King celebration. Every year, the G.W. Carver Center hosts the annual MLK celebration, which is sponsored by the MLK Dream Keepers. The celebration consisted of a prayer breakfast, a parade, and powerful speakers, followed by fun activities outside and a Chili Cook-Off, which was a “People’s Choice” event.

The Chili Cook-Off “People’s Choice” winner was Meme Turner