Compassion Advocacy Network, Inc. announces education head
02/20/12Compassion Advocacy Network, which ministers to a multitude of nursing home residents and to inner city young people ages five to eighteen in the greater Hampton Roads area, announced today it has named Dr. Mildred Summerville as its new executive vice president.
Dr. Summerville, the founder of Teaching Academics for Life Learning, a non-profit youth educational services outreach ministry in Wilson, NC, will be in charge of developing mentoring and out-of-school programs that support at-risk, low and moderate income students. Compassion Advocacy Network, which has exclusively focused its attention in Hampton Roads, VA, will expand its Neighborhood Outreach Works™ (NOW) efforts into North Carolina and then nationally. Dr. Summerville will spearhead this drive.
Neighborhood Outreach Works™ takes children on excursions into the community. Each excursion is designed to build friendship relationships, broaden horizons and increase each child’s awareness of their own potential. NOW provides the transportation, admission fees and a meal. One of the most significant factors influencing high school dropout rates is family income. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students from low-income families are six times more likely to drop out of high school than students from high-income families. In expanding NOW, additional goals of the program are to increase academic performance and reduce negative behavior, thus leading to a reduction in suspensions and drop-out rates. According to Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Cohort Reports, The Hampton Roads region's high school dropout rate (for the cohort of students that entered ninth grade four years earlier) increased from 9.3 percent in 2008-09 to 9.7 percent in 2009-10. High School dropout rates in the region exceed the state average of 8.2 percent.
Before joining Compassion Advocacy Network, Dr. Summerville oversaw Summerville Academy’s structured day program called Project EXCEL for Wilson County students who have received five to ten days of suspension. Summerville Academy students complete classroom assignments from their base school and participate in anger management and conflict resolution classes. In addition, students enhance their learning using technology tools, the Internet, and web-based lesson plans. Compassion Advocacy Network looks forward to Dr. Summerville putting together a well-trained staff that will help develop an after-school program that will provide safe and structured academic and recreational activities; increase state and local assessment scores and academic success for participating students; establish partnerships and encourage collaboration among community agencies in order to support NOW and create a flexible parent/community education program to meet the diverse needs of the population.
Prior to Summerville Academy, Dr. Summerville served as an assistant principal and principal in Wilson County schools in charge of curriculum, staff supervisor, and discipline. Her other professional activities include: Coach; Athletic Director; Lead Teacher; Curriculum Specialist; Accreditation Visiting Committee Member- Tarboro City Schools, Wilson County Schools. Concert Promotions: Pastor Shirley Caesar, Bishop F.C. Barnes; Nu Beginnings; Luther Barnes; and the late Albertina Walker, Sensational Nightingales and playwright/executive producer of the award winning play: Spare the Rod. Spoil the Child.
Dr. Summerville has a doctorate of humane letter from Interdenominational Bible Institute Lawrenceville, VA; Certificate-Educational Administration East Carolina University, Greenville NC; Master of Education from Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH; and Bachelor of Science from Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC.
Dr. Summerville, the founder of Teaching Academics for Life Learning, a non-profit youth educational services outreach ministry in Wilson, NC, will be in charge of developing mentoring and out-of-school programs that support at-risk, low and moderate income students. Compassion Advocacy Network, which has exclusively focused its attention in Hampton Roads, VA, will expand its Neighborhood Outreach Works™ (NOW) efforts into North Carolina and then nationally. Dr. Summerville will spearhead this drive.
Neighborhood Outreach Works™ takes children on excursions into the community. Each excursion is designed to build friendship relationships, broaden horizons and increase each child’s awareness of their own potential. NOW provides the transportation, admission fees and a meal. One of the most significant factors influencing high school dropout rates is family income. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students from low-income families are six times more likely to drop out of high school than students from high-income families. In expanding NOW, additional goals of the program are to increase academic performance and reduce negative behavior, thus leading to a reduction in suspensions and drop-out rates. According to Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Cohort Reports, The Hampton Roads region's high school dropout rate (for the cohort of students that entered ninth grade four years earlier) increased from 9.3 percent in 2008-09 to 9.7 percent in 2009-10. High School dropout rates in the region exceed the state average of 8.2 percent.
Before joining Compassion Advocacy Network, Dr. Summerville oversaw Summerville Academy’s structured day program called Project EXCEL for Wilson County students who have received five to ten days of suspension. Summerville Academy students complete classroom assignments from their base school and participate in anger management and conflict resolution classes. In addition, students enhance their learning using technology tools, the Internet, and web-based lesson plans. Compassion Advocacy Network looks forward to Dr. Summerville putting together a well-trained staff that will help develop an after-school program that will provide safe and structured academic and recreational activities; increase state and local assessment scores and academic success for participating students; establish partnerships and encourage collaboration among community agencies in order to support NOW and create a flexible parent/community education program to meet the diverse needs of the population.
Prior to Summerville Academy, Dr. Summerville served as an assistant principal and principal in Wilson County schools in charge of curriculum, staff supervisor, and discipline. Her other professional activities include: Coach; Athletic Director; Lead Teacher; Curriculum Specialist; Accreditation Visiting Committee Member- Tarboro City Schools, Wilson County Schools. Concert Promotions: Pastor Shirley Caesar, Bishop F.C. Barnes; Nu Beginnings; Luther Barnes; and the late Albertina Walker, Sensational Nightingales and playwright/executive producer of the award winning play: Spare the Rod. Spoil the Child.
Dr. Summerville has a doctorate of humane letter from Interdenominational Bible Institute Lawrenceville, VA; Certificate-Educational Administration East Carolina University, Greenville NC; Master of Education from Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH; and Bachelor of Science from Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC.
Blocker Norfolk YMCA and CAN launch ‘Show us your “sweet” heart.’
02/20/12
Compassion Advocacy Network, which ministers to a multitude of nursing home residents and to inner city young people ages five to eighteen in the greater Hampton Roads area, launched its ‘Show us your “sweet” heart’ event at The Blocker Norfolk YMCA .
Little heart shaped decals with the name; age and need of a child are prominently displayed throughout the downtown facility. YMCA members have the opportunity to help provide poor neighbors with at risk children with items ranging from, socks, shirts, household cleaning supplies, grocery items, food to eye glasses to a warm bed set to sleep in. “We are delighted and appreciate the out pouring of support. This marks the second time the “Y” has stepped up.”, says Rev. Johnathan Stanley, co-founder and Chairman of CAN.
In December, Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA; Portsmouth Effingham YMCA and Greenbrier North YMCA Wellness & Racquetball Center were recognized by CAN as a recipient of its “Sweet” heart Award. The “Sweet” heart Award is presented six times yearly by Compassion Advocacy Network to recognize companies or individuals who support its programs through outstanding community involvement and philanthropic giving.
"The Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA is honored to have an opportunity to help further the Y's mission in the Norfolk Community through our partnership with the inspired work done daily by the Compassion Advocacy Network. Through our combined efforts, we are able to support a community focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.” says Christine DeBastiani, marketing director at Blocker Norfolk.
‘Show us your “sweet” heart’ runs through the first week in March. For more information on how you can participate please contact the “Y” at 757-622-9622 or Compassion Advocacy Network at 757-485-3811.
Compassion Advocacy Network, which ministers to a multitude of nursing home residents and to inner city young people ages five to eighteen in the greater Hampton Roads area, launched its ‘Show us your “sweet” heart’ event at The Blocker Norfolk YMCA .
Little heart shaped decals with the name; age and need of a child are prominently displayed throughout the downtown facility. YMCA members have the opportunity to help provide poor neighbors with at risk children with items ranging from, socks, shirts, household cleaning supplies, grocery items, food to eye glasses to a warm bed set to sleep in. “We are delighted and appreciate the out pouring of support. This marks the second time the “Y” has stepped up.”, says Rev. Johnathan Stanley, co-founder and Chairman of CAN.
In December, Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA; Portsmouth Effingham YMCA and Greenbrier North YMCA Wellness & Racquetball Center were recognized by CAN as a recipient of its “Sweet” heart Award. The “Sweet” heart Award is presented six times yearly by Compassion Advocacy Network to recognize companies or individuals who support its programs through outstanding community involvement and philanthropic giving.
"The Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA is honored to have an opportunity to help further the Y's mission in the Norfolk Community through our partnership with the inspired work done daily by the Compassion Advocacy Network. Through our combined efforts, we are able to support a community focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.” says Christine DeBastiani, marketing director at Blocker Norfolk.
‘Show us your “sweet” heart’ runs through the first week in March. For more information on how you can participate please contact the “Y” at 757-622-9622 or Compassion Advocacy Network at 757-485-3811.
A Special Thanks to all of our 2011 Supporters
02/06/12
We would like to express our appreciation for your generosity in support of the Compassion Advocacy Network. Your personal commitment was incredibly helpful and allowed us to reach our goals. Your assistance means so much to us. Thank you from all of us!
We would like to express our appreciation for your generosity in support of the Compassion Advocacy Network. Your personal commitment was incredibly helpful and allowed us to reach our goals. Your assistance means so much to us. Thank you from all of us!
Angel Tree 2011
12/26/2011
Compassion Advocacy Network through its partnership with Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA, Greenbrier North YMCA Wellness & Racquetball Center and Portsmouth Effingham YMCA, were able to deliver Christmas gifts to residents of Sentara Portsmouth Nursing Center and Sentara Chesapeake Nursing Center. The out-pouring of support generated through Angel Trees at these YMCA of South Hampton Roads locations also made it possible for Neighborhood Outreach Works (NOW) to deliver Christmas gifts to 72 kids and for six families to receive Christmas dinner. Our thanks to all who gave.
Compassion Advocacy Network through its partnership with Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA, Greenbrier North YMCA Wellness & Racquetball Center and Portsmouth Effingham YMCA, were able to deliver Christmas gifts to residents of Sentara Portsmouth Nursing Center and Sentara Chesapeake Nursing Center. The out-pouring of support generated through Angel Trees at these YMCA of South Hampton Roads locations also made it possible for Neighborhood Outreach Works (NOW) to deliver Christmas gifts to 72 kids and for six families to receive Christmas dinner. Our thanks to all who gave.
CAN & NAC converge for WAVY TV-10's Coats for Kids
11/16/2011
Compassion Advocacy Network is pleased to announce that it will help Hampton Roads' children stay warm this winter by participating in the upcoming WAVY-TV 10's Coats for Kids. CAN volunteers will distribute coats Dec 3rd, Jan. 7th, and Feb. 4th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Norfolk Apostolic Church Family Life Center gym, located at 3172 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, VA. Gently used coats can be donated and dropped off at Albano Cleaners, Boulevard Cleaners, Langley Federal Credit Union locations or any Priority Automotive location.
Distribution: **Only one coat per person. Children must be present with their parents to collect the coat on distribution dates for sizing purposes.**
Compassion Advocacy Network is pleased to announce that it will help Hampton Roads' children stay warm this winter by participating in the upcoming WAVY-TV 10's Coats for Kids. CAN volunteers will distribute coats Dec 3rd, Jan. 7th, and Feb. 4th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Norfolk Apostolic Church Family Life Center gym, located at 3172 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, VA. Gently used coats can be donated and dropped off at Albano Cleaners, Boulevard Cleaners, Langley Federal Credit Union locations or any Priority Automotive location.
Distribution: **Only one coat per person. Children must be present with their parents to collect the coat on distribution dates for sizing purposes.**
Compassion Advocacy Network, Inc. (The CAN), a member of VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads and Hampton Roads Activity Professionals Association is exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our Public Charity Status is: 170 (b) (1) (A) (vi). Contributions to The CAN are deductible under section 170 of the Code. We are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code. We Can Network™; Operation Sweetheart™ and the "pierced hands holding a “T” marked globe" are trademarked property of Compassion Advocacy Network, Inc. EIN: 11-3754548 2003 – 2011 All rights reserved. To search IRS Database click here. Form 990N Filings click here.
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