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Page 6 AC Phoenix, June/July 1994 THE SHILOHIAN & ST. PETER'S CHILD CARE CENTER The Shilohian & St. Peter's Child Care Center has launched an Enhancement Campaign to raise funds for its expansion program. The Board of Directors of the corporation has set a goal of $200,000 for the campaign. Inconjunction with the campaign, the child care center will celebrate its tenth anniversary. The center was a vision of the founding fathers of Shiloh Baptist Church and the St. Peter's Outreach Center. On March 8, 1984 Shiloh and St. Peter's reached an agreement that resulted into the Shilohian and St. Peter's Corporation. After numerous deliberations, the corporation purchased the closed Brown Intermediate School from the Forsyth County Board of Education. Currently, the child care center occupies the old Brown School which is located on the comer of North Highland Avenue and East 12th Street. Initially, the center opened its doors with only four children and two volunteer staff members in 1985. Ten years later, the child care center is preparing for a license increase from 338 to 456 children and from 50 to 70 staff members. The relentless efforts of the center's leadership are a true testament of love and care for our children. Most of the parents of children who are enrolled at the center receive social services assistance, therefore, they are not financially able to afford child care. In fact, the families are living between one pay check and Winston-Salem community. Ultimately, the continued growth and expansion of services of the center became inevitable. Recently, the child care center renovated a facility that contains 5,000 square feet which will be used for additional services upon licensing by the State of North Carolina. The newly poverty level. Thusly the role of Shilohian & St. Peter's Child Care Center becomes even more important to parents. In fact, the affordable and quality child care services provided by the center for their children makes its possible for the parents to work. Even though the center stands as one of the bright spots in a neighborhood besieged by numerous social and economic problems, it is a beacon of hope and prosperity for many low income families with children. Traditionally the Shilohian & St. Peter's Child Care Center has become a pillar in the eastern renovated building contains seven classrooms, a kitchen, a staff lounge/activity area and a large area for administrative services. Also indoor/outdoor equipment is needed for the new facility in order to meet local and state standards for licensing. Additionally, fencing for out door playground, paved parking areas, security and telephone systems are required by the state for licensing. When all standards are met, the care center will be licensed to accommodate 456 children. The Shilohian & St. Peter's Corporation is non-profit. It has .501-C-3 tax exempt status. Call 724- 5013 or 724-5035 FMI. COiffliVG 1%EXT MONTH PBOENIX ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT WORSHIP AT THE NEW TABERNACLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1101 E. Market Street Greensboro, NC 27407 (910)621-1405 (Temp: meeting in Ht^es-Taylor YMCA) Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday (weekly) Bible Study: 7p.m. Rev. John W. Howard Pastor mount Zion Baptist Church 950 FOe St, NE Winston'Saiem, 27101-3233 (910)722-2325 The Senior Life Enrichment Center is a small growing program licensed by the state for thirty participants. Staff design pro grams to meet individual needs. For ex., the 7 Can Do Club" for stroke victims meets three times each week, and blind participants have their own social worker. People with alzheimers have "agri cultural therapy" by stringing beans, shucking corn or gardening. Community volunteers offer spe cial programs on topics such as safety and how to react in an emergency. A retired teacher orovi^es basic education. Ms. Billie White is director of the center. See pg. 23 For More Info. AFRICAN VOICES OF VICTORY The African Voices of Victory was formed in February, 1993 at Eastern Guilford High School. They feel that they were selected to sing at an assembly for Black History month because they are known to be Christians who love to sing God's music. Since their performance was outstanding, they decided to take their talent overseas. This year they are planning a European tour. This tour is estimated at $1,400 per child. They are asking that churches, businesses and individuals help them to meet their goal for the twenty-one members in the group as soon as possible. If there are any questions or comments call Myra Lynn at 449- 0376 or Annette Dickens at 449- 5654. Donations should be sent to: African Voices of Victory, c/o Annette Dickens, P.O. box 34, Sedalia, NC 27342.
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