The Gift of Wonder event and campaign was created in the Spring of 2018 to honor Jacque Penick's 14-year tenure as Executive Director at Verner. The gifts made in her honor have helped Verner to remain strong throughout the pandemic, return to center-based care, plan for an expansion of Verner Central, and in June of 2021 to celebrate 20 years of serving to children and families. Thank you!
June 3 Gift of Wonder wrap- up event. Jacque Penick thanks the many donors that made the campaign a success.
June 3 Gift of Wonder wrap- up event. Marcia Whitney, current President & CEO provides and update on Verner during COVID-19.
June 3 Gift of Wonder wrap- up event. County Commissioner, Jasmine Beach-Ferrara shares the County's vision for early education and their support of the new Verner Central at Emma Elementary Schools.
June 3 Gift of Wonder wrap- up event. Susanne Swanger, Associate Superintend for Buncombe County Schools (BCS) shares the many ways that BCS is partnering with Verner to launch Verner Central.
June 3 Gift of Wonder wrap- up event. Jennie Eblen, community volunteer and early education public policy advocate share an update on public funding for early education.
June 3 Gift of Wonder wrap- up event. The full video of the event with Q and A at the end! Thank you for watching.