“When you recognize a need, and have a just, and righteous cause, you will not have to do it alone, because people will step up and meet you there.”
– Celia Jarrett
Leadership Circle – $700,000+ Clinical
Celia & Steve Jarrett
Visionary Partners – $100,000 +
Fred & Alice Stanback
Growth Builders– $50,000 – $99,999
Strong Roots – $25,000 – $49,999
Majestic Oaks – $10,000 – $24,999
The Peeler Foundation
Gerry & Brenda Wood
Towering Pines – $5,000 – $9,999
Jay Whittington
Strong Maples – $1,000 – $4,999
Civitan of Salisbury
Daimler Freightliner
Salisbury Kiwanis Charities
Rowan County Government
Ellis Cauble
Partners In Learning was established in Salisbury, North Carolina, in the spring of 1996 by a group of individuals, spearheaded by Dr. Shirley Ritchie, with a founding vision of creating a model inclusive center for early childhood education. The non-profit organization’s core mission was to provide care and education to all children, including those with special needs and from low-income families, promoting a high-quality learning environment and family support services.
After operating for many years, including locations on the Catawba College campus and Best Street, the organization received a significant gift of land from Brenda and Gerry Wood, leading to the construction of a new, expansive facility. This new facility, which opened in October 2023, consolidates and expands their comprehensive offerings, which include NC Pre-K, clinical services like developmental therapy and ABA therapy, and extensive community and family support programs, reinforcing its status as Rowan County’s only 5-star, nationally accredited childcare center.
