Character development, academic achievement and community involvement are all fundamentals in the life of a child. The desire to make a difference, remove barriers to success and unlock the potential of at-risk children was a vision of Children Are People, Inc.’s founder, Fred Bailey in 2001.
Children Are People, Inc. provides a safe, after school environment for K-12 students to get homework help, eat a healthy meal and to be surrounded by caring adults who guide and mentor them through school and life. CAP also finds it extremely important to offer job skills training while instilling strong character and work ethic, good manners, helping with college prep and providing a summer program that cultivates creative arts, music theory and swim lessons.
From reading a book with a younger student, mentoring older students about their career paths, helping with events or serving meals, CAP volunteers and staff have transformed the lives of thousands of young people throughout Sumner County, working tirelessly to unlock the potential of at-risk youth.
CAP depends on donations, grants, fundraisers and corporate sponsorships to fund their programs and facility. Their fall gala, Under the Big Top, on October 7th, benefits CAP programs and services to students and their families. The future is bright for CAP as they continue to be a resource for students to provide a safe, nurturing environment where kids have the opportunity to live and dream for their future!
CAP volunteers and staff have transformed the lives of thousands of young people throughout Sumner County, working tirelessly to unlock the potential of at-risk youth.