About
In 1947, Carver Community Center was founded by the Rev. Henry A. Perry, Sr. Dr. George Washington Carver granted consent for Carver to be named after him as requested by Rev. Perry. Rev. Perry developed an action plan, planted a garden to produce product for harvest to help generate funds, and waited on God.
His vision of community and organizational collaboration to benefit students of all ethnic backgrounds is alive and well. Programs to promote wellness for the body, mind, and spirit of youth and families are offered in alignment with our mission "Building on the legacy of our community by promoting health, education, and well-being." Programs include basketball, mentoring, tutoring, drama, art, games, boxing, drug and abuse prevention, after-school services, and computer lab services to supplement student learning.
Contact: 765.457.9318 (phone); 765.457.9319 (fax); 1030 N. Purdum St. | Kokomo, IN 46901 (address)
Hours: 9-6 (Monday through Friday); closed Saturday and Sunday
Open gym: 3-6 (Monday through Friday) *subject to change due to other events*
His vision of community and organizational collaboration to benefit students of all ethnic backgrounds is alive and well. Programs to promote wellness for the body, mind, and spirit of youth and families are offered in alignment with our mission "Building on the legacy of our community by promoting health, education, and well-being." Programs include basketball, mentoring, tutoring, drama, art, games, boxing, drug and abuse prevention, after-school services, and computer lab services to supplement student learning.
Contact: 765.457.9318 (phone); 765.457.9319 (fax); 1030 N. Purdum St. | Kokomo, IN 46901 (address)
Hours: 9-6 (Monday through Friday); closed Saturday and Sunday
Open gym: 3-6 (Monday through Friday) *subject to change due to other events*