Paul Hendricks with friends in front
of the Carver Community Center
History: Carver Timeline
| 1944 | Carver Community Organization evolved from a study administered by the National Recreational Association. |
| 1948 | Under the leadership of John E. Ridley, Carver was incorporated as a not for profit organization. Ridley was Director from 1948–1959. |
| 1960 | James M. Landers became Director and served until 1988. |
| 1967 | Carver began planning a daycare center for children of working mothers or those enrolled in accredited or certified education programs. |
| 1968 | Carver initiated a program to encourage high school students to participate in an Indiana University educational project called “GROUPS”. |
| 1982 | After-School childcare began. |
| 1989 | David Wagner became Executive Director.. |
| 1997 | Carver opened its 2nd Shift childcare services. |
| 1999 | Moved to a new location at 400 SE 8th Street. |
| 2003 | Renovations were completed for Carver Senior Services Center. |
| 2004 | The childcare program enrolled in the Paths to Quality Assuring Childcare Standards Project which provides support in achieving goals for moving forward with quality improvements in early childhood programs. |
| 2005 | Approved as a Division of Aging Medicaid Waiver Service Provider for aged and disabled up to Level 3 Adult Day Services and Transportation. |
| 2006 | Entered into a 7 year contract with the City of Evansville to manage the C.K. Newsome Community Center facilitating additional youth/adult programs. |