NEWS
Ada Jenkins to Celebrate 25 Years
Clap for our cause. . . Chow down at our Food Fight. . . and enjoy our “Hooray and Play” Day!
1998 was a year of big beginnings yielding big impact: Google was founded; the first Euro coins were minted; the International Space Station was launched… and the Ada Jenkins Center–long treasured as an educational and community hub–was re-dedicated as a nonprofit organization. Mrs. Jenkins’ daughter and granddaughter attended the ceremony.
Twenty-five years later, the Ada Jenkins Center has adapted and changed to address community needs and demands, withstanding a recession, a global pandemic, and shifting economic conditions. All the while remaining true to our mission: We exist to help people create lasting solutions for economic stability.
Friday through Sunday (November 3-5), we invite you to celebrate our Silver Anniversary with us at three fun events:
- “Applause for a Cause” at Heist Brewery: on Friday, November 3, clap and cheer for our mystery band to earn up to a $15,000 donation from our friends at I-77 Express.(Ride the bus with us!)
- The popular community Food Fight returns Saturday, November 4, with samples from The Crazy Pig, the Davidson Soda Shop, Much Ado Catering, Whit’s Frozen Custard, Flatiron Kitchen + Tap House, On the Nines, and Courtney Cooks; and beverages from Primal Brewery.(tickets are on sale now). There will be three raffle drawings for prizes worth more than $2,100: Weber gas grill ($1,000 value); Haworth office/desk chair ($1,000 value); Raffaldini Vineyards wine basket ($100 value)
- Show off your best moves: join us Sunday, November 5 for our “Hooray and Play!” Day — a special “open gym” event that will include food, contests, music and open play in our newly renovated gym. Raffle prize: $50 gift card to Fleet Feet.
Details for all these events can be found here.
Truly, the success of the Ada Jenkins Center has been, and will continue to be, a community effort. We are able to assist our neighbors because you care.
We hope you can join us for our 25h Anniversary weekend. Let the celebration begin!