The Gallatin Junior Service League Hosts 7th Annual CAP Year End Celebration
The wonderful ladies of the Gallatin Junior Service League hosted the Seventh Annual CAP Year End Celebration. The party took place in the gym at Benny Bills Elementary. Decorated with hundreds of helium balloons, the gym took on a very festive vibe. The kids came to celebrate another successful year at CAP and to receive their individual superlatives.
Special recognition was given to CAP’s three graduating seniors: Nyadow Chol, Brittney Morrow and Vernicia Winford. Brittney will start at Volunteer State Community College in the fall. Nyadow will attend Fisk University on scholarships and Vernicia will attend Xavier University in New Orleans, LA on an academic scholarship.
In between playing fun games, the kids enjoyed a fabulous meal of pizza, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chips and cake. It was the perfect end to a fantastic year. The CAP kids send a big thank you to the Gallatin Junior Service League, especially Ms. Stacy (Tomkins), Benny Bills Elementary and all the CAP volunteers who work so hard all year to help them succeed in school and in life.
2010 Seniors
Brittney Morrow, Nyadow Chol and Vernicia Winford
The events of the January earthquake in Haiti have been felt around the world, even right here in Gallatin. The students at Children Are People decided that it was their turn to help others. During the month of March, the 62 CAP kids in grades K-12 brought in any change they had. From pennies to dollars, the kids brought in their money to share. Overall, the children raised $158.78 which was donated to Doctors Without Borders for use in Haiti.
Mr. Fred Bailey, the founder and Executive Director of CAP said, “I am so proud of these kids who need so much themselves but could see past themselves and do something to help others in need. It just shows me that what we’re trying to teach these children has taken hold.”
On Friday, September 4, 2009, the Gap Loss Prevention Group hosted a golf scramble at The Legacy golf course in Springfield, TN. With over 20 teams participating and the Gap Foundation matching the proceeds, the charity event raised over $8000 for Children Are People, Inc. CAP sends a special thank you to the Gap Loss Prevention team, the sponsors, the Legacy staff and crew and everyone else that made this event a huge success.
Children Are People, Inc. student, Tre' Haynes (right) shown with Universal Electronics staff member (left).
Children Are People, Inc. (CAP) is a mentoring and tutoring program in Gallatin that currently has 58 enrolled students. Eleven are of high school age and these students recently attended a career development seminar sponsored by Universal Electronics in Nashville, Tennessee. The seminar was designed to gain insight into today's job market for preparedness in resume writing, completing job applications and general overview of work day environment. After the seminar the students were treated to dinner compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Turner, owners of Universal Electronics.
Children Are People, Inc. follows the school calendar and will be finishing up this school year with twenty-one children on the wait list.
Mr. Fred Bailey, founder and executive director for CAP continues to find ways to accomplish his vision to shift the paradigm of thinking about a child who is labeled disadvantaged. He advocates that no one cannot succeed because of their circumstances. A strong work ethic and a solid education overcome the child's circumstances. More information about CAP (a 501(3)c organization) can be obtained at www.capinctn.org or by phone 230-5702.
Elizabeth Sanders (St. Luke AME), Fred Bailey (founder and executive director CAP) Ar'taviona Alexander, Thiech Rambang, Porscha Gregory, Armon Love, Melissa Brown and Marva Douglas (St. Luke AME) Children Are People, Inc. (CAP) is a Gallatin based after school mentoring and tutoring program for at risk students. Because CAP is a 501(c)3 organization receiving no federal nor state funds, each donor is greatly appreciated! Members of St. Luke AME church in Gallatin have financially supported CAP for several years.
The founder of CAP, Fred Bailey, had the vision 8 years ago to tutor and mentor students in order to develop better academic achievements and to provide extracurricular activities with a goal to grow citizens who are contributing to their community. Success is occurring at CAP - students are excelling academically, having opportunities to learn of career options and participating in summer camp, scouting programs, and cultural events in the area. Sixty students have been enrolled this school year. More about CAP can be learned at www.capinctn.org or phoning Mr. Bailey at 230-5702.