For two decades, The Caring Center has been recognized as one of the area's foremost achievers in early childhood education. With a wide variety of programs and a creative curriculum, The Caring Center has shaped a more positive future for hundreds of children.
Now is the time to ensure those programs can be sustained, so that another generation of children can learn and grow. For the year 2011, we have planned a series of exciting, anniversary-themed events for the community and children, which we welcome you to attend.
And please consider contributing to our 20th Anniversary Campaign, which will help fund staff professional development and programs that ensure the superior education of each child that enters our center.
Mystery at Meadow Pond: A Caring Center Story
Written and illustrated by Pre-K 3 head teacher Beverly Cornish
Thank you to everyone who came to hear our special author reading on Feb. 1st!
Mystery at Meadow Pond tells the tale of a strange little creature who is discovered in a pond one day. The other pond creatures wonder, what can it be? Is it a bug? a newt? or something else? Over time the creature morphs and grows into something very special. Can you guess what it is? This book also includes photos by staff featuring “a day in the life at The Caring Center!”
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You can also purchase select original artwork from the book at this event! These playful illustrations were painted in acrylic on heavyweight vellum by artist/illustrator Beverly Cornish and would look charming in any child’s room.
Each painting will be $50. If you would like to reserve a painting, please note on your book order form. Every illustration in the book will be made available for sale.
Proceeds from book and art sales will benefit The Caring Center’s 20th Anniversary Campaign.
Thanks to Our Sponsors:
- Connelly Foundation
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
- United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
- Citizens Bank
- PNC Bank
- Alan Barstow and Jennifer Clark
- Independence Blue Cross
- New Millenium Foundation
- PRWT Services, Inc.
- Roseman and Company
- United Bank of Philadelphia
- Sam and Deidre Patterson Foundation
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Events
Video: The Caring Center 20th Anniversary
Now you can download and watch the moving video we played at our gala event! Featuring staff, children, and families at the center over the years.
A Night in Monte Carlo: 20th Anniversary Gala
Thank you to everyone who attended our gala event on Nov. 12! It was a great success and we are extremely grateful to everyone who contributed to make this night a hit!
We are still accepting contributions for our 20th Anniversary Campaign. Thank you! Make a Donation
View photos of the event. Photography courtesy of Darryl W. Moran Photography.
Limited Edition, Signed Print Available Now!
Help support The Caring Center by purchasing "A Legacy of Love and Learning," The Caring Center's 20th Anniversary commemorative print. All proceeds of this purchase benefit The Caring Center.
This print, created exclusively for The Caring Center, symbolizes our multiculturalism; our connectedness to the children, parents, and community; and our dedication to the educational and emotional development of the children we serve.
Please note: The cost of our commemorative print is retailed at $75.00. It can be purchased by mail, in-person at The Caring Center, or at any of our 20th Anniversary Celebration events with cash, check or money order. No fee will be assessed on prints picked up in-person. If shipping is needed, there will be a $15 charge per print. A $2.50 processing fee will be added to all credit card and online purchases. The print can also be purchased by credit card or online below.
Print Specifications:
Retail Price: $75
Dimensions: 22"x28"
All prints are limited editions, signed by the artist and come with a Certificate of Authenticity
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Ship ($75 Print + $15 S&H + $2.50 processing fee = $92.50)
Pick-Up at The Caring Center ($75 Print + $2.50 processing fee = $77.50)