Community ARts Education and tutoring Enrichment Services
Project C.A.R.E.S. is an educational initiative rooted in Leadership Through Literacy. Founded in 2009, the program provides ACT preparation and on-demand tutoring for middle and high school students pursuing academic excellence.
Based at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Mason, TN, Project C.A.R.E.S. carries on the legacy of the Gailor Industrial School (1935-1965), continuing a long tradition of community-centered education in Tipton County.
“It is better to believe than to disbelieve; in so doing you bring everything to the realm of possibility.”— Albert Einstein
Dr. Lavonnie Perry Claybon, Ph.D.
Founder & Director
Registration & Enrollment
ACT Prep RegistrationRelease FormOnline Tutoring Consent FormRemind Updates
Class code: cares-23
Join Project C.A.R.E.S. and Saint Paul Episcopal Church for a community outreach event — free personal care and school supplies, tutoring & ACT Prep sign-up, community resources, and a chance to win a Kindle. Donations of personal care items are welcome.
Project C.A.R.E.S. offers ACT preparation for high school students. Sessions begin each fall semester. Register using the Google Form link above or contact Dr. Claybon directly.
Project C.A.R.E.S. provides two core services for middle and high school students.
Homework help and academic support for middle and high school students, available on request. Skilled instructors work with each learner to reinforce classroom material and close gaps.
Structured test preparation for high school students pursuing college admission. Covers all ACT sections with practice materials and personalized coaching.
Arts, literacy, and community-focused enrichment activities that go beyond the classroom. Events like Read-Ins, book giveaways, and community service projects build character alongside academics.
A look back at community events hosted by Project C.A.R.E.S.
December 11, 2021
Current and former participants read African American literature, met a local author, and received free books. Children read to at least three times a week are nearly twice as likely to score in the top 25% in reading.
September 2, 2020
A virtual gathering where participants shared 1-2 minute presentations on positive change through quotes, poems, artwork, and musical pieces inspired by One Crazy Summer.
April 2023
Community food collection drive organized by Project C.A.R.E.S. to serve families in the Mason, TN area.
The Gailor Industrial School operated at St. Paul's Episcopal Church from 1935 to 1965, providing education and vocational training to African American students in Tipton County during a time when such opportunities were scarce. Project C.A.R.E.S. carries that spirit forward, ensuring that every child in our community has access to the academic support they need to succeed.
Show your support for Project C.A.R.E.S. Contact Dr. Claybon directly to order.
Whether you're a student looking for tutoring, a parent interested in enrolling your child, or a volunteer wanting to support the program, reach out to Dr. Claybon directly.