Carver community organization is a nonprofit organization that has served TRI-state residents since 1944

Carver provides programs and services that address the needs of all generations in the community. Carver's mission is to provide unique programs and services in a safe environment that teaches respect for self, others and the community. Carver's vision is to be the most influential organization changing the lives of the total family by growing from the past and preparing for the future. Carver is dedicated to building a better community by building better families. We strive to change lives by providing a unique total family support network. Aarp experience corps evansville academic mentoring program is an evidence-based intervention that addresses the issue of literacy in grades k-3. Aarp experience corp's goal is to help students who struggle with reading and literacy performance skills and assist in closing the achievement GAP in reading. The 2010 "annie e. Casey foundation" reports that reading by the end of 3RD grade really does matter. Students not reading by the end of 3RD grade often struggle in the later years and drop out before earning a high school diploma. There are many students who are not proficient in literacy skills according to indiana department of education indiana istep+ data and local district assessments. Pre and post assessments provided by teachers will identify students needing help and will report the impact of aarp experience corps evansville academic mentoring program at the conclusion of the program.