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My story started when I was asked to join the board during the pandemic in 2021. My soror, Kelly Wofford, was the secretary at the time and she felt I would be a great addition to the board - so I put my application in! After the panel interview, I was extended the opportunity to join the board and became a member. Since joining, I have recruited members to serve alongside me, including - Eishawn Camp, Synta Adams and Torrey Washington. I have made connections within the community to support the center, especially the tutoring program, and promoted the programming and fundraising campaigns.
Once the pandemic came to an end and we all were able to return back to work/school, I had a dilemma. The child care agency that provided before and after school care for my youngest son no longer was going to provide that service for us so I had to find one asap. I had to assume the responsibility of getting my child off the school bus everyday. This was a struggle because I work full time and his school ended at 2 and I had to be at his bus stop by 3 when I worked until 5.
I did my best to get him off the bus on time for about 3 months and it was not working so I needed a place asap. Ms. Candace was able to get the afterschool program back up and running at the Center and I was able to sign him up. Since then it’s been such a huge relief and my son is learning so many amazing things!
His homework gets completed daily, he cooks, sews, does art activities, learns about agriculture and the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables, trains on how to play basketball, and attends the summer school. As well as has made friends and has a place where he belongs and is as accepted for him.
Aimiamia Amadasu-McCray
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