About Us

Learn who we are, what we do, and how we’re building a stronger, more connected community.

Building a Stronger, More Connected Community

Carman Wellness Connections (CWC) is a charitable, community-led organization dedicated to addressing poverty and promoting wellness in Carman and the surrounding area.

Creating Connection

By bringing together residents, volunteers, organizations, businesses, and community leaders, we create practical solutions that reduce barriers, strengthen connections, and improve quality of life. Through collaboration, advocacy, education, and direct support, we’re building a more inclusive, connected, and resilient community, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Four smiling adults bring their hands together in a group high-five, celebrating teamwork and connection.

Six adults gather around a table in a library, sharing ideas and collaborating during a group discussion.

Children gather around a bowl of food, with one child holding a spoon during a shared meal.

Four volunteers wearing green shirts and gardening gloves work together planting in a garden.

01. Our Mission

To address poverty and promote wellness through collaboration, education, and community action.

Everything we do is guided by a shared commitment to creating a community where everyone feels valued, supported, and connected. Our vision and values shape how we work together, make decisions, and serve our community every day.

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Our Vision

Together, creating a community where everyone has the opportunity and supports to flourish where they live, learn, work, and play.

03. Our Values

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Community Leaders Making a Difference

Carman Wellness Connections is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of community members who are passionate about creating positive change.

The Board provides strategic leadership, organizational oversight, and accountability while helping guide the long-term vision of the organization. Board members bring diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives that strengthen our ability to respond to community needs and create lasting impact.

Together with staff, volunteers, Working Group members, and community partners, the Board helps ensure CWC remains focused on its mission of addressing poverty and promoting wellness.

Meet Our Board of Directors

Five adults collaborate around a table with a laptop, notebooks and coffee, sharing ideas during a group meeting.

Strategic Priorities

Our work is guided by strategic priorities that reflect the needs and opportunities identified by our community. These priorities help focus our efforts, strengthen partnerships, and ensure we are creating meaningful, lasting change.

Strengthening Community Wellbeing: Supporting initiatives that improve quality of life and help people feel connected, supported, and valued.
Reducing Bariers: Working to address challenges related to poverty, transportation, housing, food security, education, employment, and access to services.
Building Community Capacity: Empowering volunteers, community leaders, organizations, and residents to work towards shared solutions.
Fostering Collaboration: Creating partnerships that bring people, organizations, and resources together to maximize impact.
Ensuring Organizational Sustainability: Building a strong and resilient organization that can continue serving the community today and into the future.
Measuring and Sharing Impact: Using data, community feedback, and evaluation to understand needs, improve services, and demonstrate outcomes.

Past Board Meeting Minutes

Carman Wellness Connections is committed to transparency and accountability.

View past Board meeting minutes to learn more about the decisions, discussions, and work that help guide our organization.

View Past Minutes