Cades School Alumni Association, Inc.
Mission statement: Improving The Community One Step At A Time
The organization was established in 2014 by Cades Hebron School alumnus and is composed of 11 dedicated executive board members
Following the closure of Cades Hebron school in 2011, located at 3783 Green Rd Cades, SC., CSAA took a significant step by purchasing the former school building in 2019.
The school was originally constructed in 1957 as an Aftican American educational insitiution, serving black students of the region. Formerly known as Cades Elementary and High School
Our plans to transform the facility and grounds into a Community Center and Community Wellness and Family Park, aimed to benefit local citizens.
The organization has conducted numerous surveys to identify the needs of the community, fostering the development of rural area to ensure that residents receive services comparable to those available in suburban areas, without extensive traveling
Our goal is to create an array of programs designed to improve and enhance the quality of life for underprivileged citizens, at-risk-youth and the elderly who faces many challenges We've devised a Basic Plan of Action, targeting audience of all age
We've hosted a free Thanksgiving breakfast , excuted cleanup and landscaping project, organized several social events, facilitating networking opportunities between community members and local business
CSAA Team
Judy Epps Barr
Founder & President
Randy Pierce
Treasurer
John Epps
Assist Treasurer
Carrie Burgess
Secretary
Maggie Fulmore Fulton
Director of Board
Linda Wilson Gamble
Director of Board
Harry Eddy
Director of Board
Gene Rowling McKnight
Director of Board
Robert Goodwin
Director of Board
Tracy Wilson
Director of Board
Founder
Judy Epps Barr
Found & President
As the team's Founder and President, Judy plays a key role in strategic decision-making and leadership. She's a 1979 graduate of Cades Hebron High School, an alumnus of Florence Darlington Technical College, with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Management, the owner and operator of Sharae's Production LLC., a member of the NAACP, Notary Public, and a longtime member and usher at Evangelistic Temple Way of The Cross Church. Judy is the wife of Timothy Barr, mother of Novell, Sarah, Tarus and Nekitia Barr and the grandmother of Xavier Montgomery. Her inspirational quote: Walking by faith and not by sight
Services
Adopt A Senior Program
"Adopt a Senior" is a program that targets residents at nursing facilities and residential homes that have no immediate families in the area. Many elderly spend many days and holidays alone. We offer services to seniors by visiting them once or twice a week to ensure them that they are not forgotten or alone. We're committed to providing seniors with one-on-one support, and alleviating isolation while creating healthy and fulfilling relationships.
Community Wellness Program
This program is offered to the elderly and youth in underprivileged communities. Many of our exercises are designed around the needs of seniors to assist with improving balance, increasing core strength and range of motion. We also aim to reduce the risk of childhood obesity by teaching basic healthy eating habits, dieting, and exercising.
Donate
CSAA Renovation Project "Saving Our Legacy"
To jumpstart the renovation of the old school building, we have organized a Clean-up and Landscaping Project.
To make a donation, please send checks or money orders payable to Cades School Alumni and mail to:
Cades School Alumni Association
942 W Sumter St.
Florence, SC 29501
You can also submit your donations to $cashcades13
Together, we can make a difference
Contact
- Cades, South Carolina, United States
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