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Who We Are
The Community Association for the Welfare of School Children (CAWSC):
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is a non-profit United Way assisted agency;
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was established in January 1959 and incorporated on December 10, 1963;
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is under the leadership of a Board of Directors with the Executive Director reporting to the Board;
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is staffed by paid employees and volunteers; and
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has partnerships or collaborations with:
AmeriCorps* VISTA
Louisiana Department of Social Services
Louisiana State University (LSU)
Southern University (SU)
Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce
Catholic Community Service
East Baton Rouge Head Start
East Baton Rouge Summer Feeding Program
East Baton Rouge Public Library
East Baton Rouge Council on Aging
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
East Baton Rouge School System
Our Mission
CAWSC provides academic reinforcement and enrichment activities to school-aged children in East Baton Rouge Parish in partnership with their families and collaboration with other agencies.
Our Vision
- Improving the opportunity for children.
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Assisting parents by emphasizing family values and reinforcing them in nurturing environment.
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Inspiring strong ownership and commitment among our membership and community.
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Expanding services to surrounding parishes.
What We Do…
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Increase a child’s chance for success
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Provide wholesome constructive recreational activities
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Help in the development of accuracy reading and writing at an early age
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Provide clothing for those in need |
