Early morning is my favorite time to walk through campus. The sun is rising over the Chapel, the birds are singing, and the squirrels are hurriedly looking for their breakfast. But, more importantly the children are up and moving. The campus is alive with their sounds as the middle schoolers are strolling to the Academy…
Read MoreIn 2013, Haley’s path brought her to Tamassee DAR School’s residential program as a student from a nearby, small town in Georgia. From a very young age, Haley realized that she wanted to help others. After graduation, she worked as a nanny and then as an in-home caregiver for adults who were not able to…
Read MoreTamassee DAR School has long been referred to as “the Place of the Sunlight of God.” While reflecting on the Easter season, I ran across this anonymous quote which immediately brought to mind the lives of the children and families being served at the Place of the Sunlight of God. “Easter reminds us that hope…
Read MorePerhaps you have seen, or heard that International Christian Recording Artist and Film-Score Composer, Calvin Jones will be performing Solo Piano LIVE at Southern Wesleyan University in Concert on April 5th at 7 pm at the Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center. This benefit concert for Tamassee DAR School is being offered in partnership with…
Read MoreDuring a recent conversation with a few of the residential children who call Tamassee DAR School their home, we asked, “What do you like about Tamassee?” As you can imagine, the younger children gave answers that you would ordinarily expect to hear such as, “I like the playground swings, the special holiday parties, being with…
Read MoreEverybody experiences it - that embarrassing moment when you accept an invitation to a high-end dinner event, get all dolled up, graciously express your appreciation to the hosts, take your assigned seat at the table, and then suddenly realize you don’t know which fork to use! You inconspicuously glance around the table to catch a…
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