We are a tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501C3. We are not a part of any other organization. Our organization was formed in 1969 by a group of dedicated volunteers in the Laurel Community. We were incorporated in 1989 and received our tax-exempt status in 1990. We serve the needs of low income and at risk children and their families through activities that educate, provide positive social interaction, and lead to self-sufficiency. We also meet the needs of the community through other activities such as: An Affordable Housing, Homework Assistance, Earning By Learning, Kid’s Café, USDA Food Distribution, Red Ribbon Celebration, Black History Week, Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Laurel Community Clean Up, No Fee Summer Camp, and a Summer Reading Program.

The Laurel Civic Association, Inc. operates on volunteer power, donations, and grants. If you wish to make a donation, it will be tax exempt, welcomed, and appreciated. Most of our activities take place in the Sandra Sims Terry Community Center, located at 509 Collins Road in Laurel. Through the Adopt-A-Park program and a partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department, we occupy space in the Sandra Sims Terry Community Center. Even though our main focus is on Laurel and Nokomis, this partnership has allowed us to grow and serve children and families from Newtown to North Port. Our advocacy for children and the disenfranchised has also made us a frequent resource for other organizations. 2004 will mark the 35th Anniversary of leadership in the community.