Clarke Elementary now has a Community Schools Family Resource Center, and school and community leaders celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning.
The Family Resource Center will serve as a hub to connect families with resources ranging from academic support to access to health and community programs, according to information from school officials.
There’s a food pantry and a clothes closet, with all items free of charge to those in need.
Clarke Elementary Principal Dr. C’Monee Wilkins and Community Schools Coordinator Krystle Lindsey, along with Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott, Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilkerson and others marked the official opening of the resource center.
The Family Resource Center is a one-stop shop to provide guidance, connect families to valuable services and strengthen community partnerships.
The resource center is located in Room 121, right across from the front office.
It’s open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but is also open by appointment. Please contact Lindsey at klindsey@vcs.k12.nc.us to learn more.
In addition to food and clothing, families can access other services, including laundry machines and access to shower facilities and computers.