About Us - Rocky Mount, NC
At the Wright's Center
in Rocky Mount, NC, our mission is to keep families together longer in the community.
We are an adult day health care facility for seniors and disabled adults. All of our programs are in accordance with national standards. We can provide care and delay/avoid institutionalized assistance in a cost-effective manner for elders, the chronically ill, people with disabilities, or the cognitively challenged. We are able to do this all while offering the needed respite for caregivers.
We offer community-based, multicultural services to address the health, educational, recreational, social, and health needs of all that seek our assistance.
All of our supervised program activities are designed to benefit those who cannot be left alone throughout the day due to physical or other ailments.
We are an adult day health care facility for seniors and disabled adults. All of our programs are in accordance with national standards. We can provide care and delay/avoid institutionalized assistance in a cost-effective manner for elders, the chronically ill, people with disabilities, or the cognitively challenged. We are able to do this all while offering the needed respite for caregivers.
We offer community-based, multicultural services to address the health, educational, recreational, social, and health needs of all that seek our assistance.
All of our supervised program activities are designed to benefit those who cannot be left alone throughout the day due to physical or other ailments.
We assist those who:
-Experience memory loss
-Are disabled and could benefit from planned activity
-Need health monitoring from a professional to maintain good health
-Are disabled and could benefit from planned activity
-Need health monitoring from a professional to maintain good health
-Need assistance with caring for themselves
-Find themselves happier when involved in group activities
-Find themselves happier when involved in group activities
At The Wright's Center, we base our methods on a model of inter-generational assistance and reinvestment into the community. Our Innovative, certified programs can serve all citizens, regardless of culture, race, or disability. We provide a multi-faceted programs in a welcoming multicultural and multiracial environment. We bring the best professional care to assist families with coping and managing the care of elderly/disabled loved ones.
Established in 1989, The Wright's Center is a project of VISIONS Inc. (Vigorous Interventions In Ongoing Natural Settings), a nonprofit organization that specializes in multiculturalism training, diversity, and organizational and community development. VISIONS was founded by Valeria Batts, PhD, Angela Bryant, JD, Ida Dew, MA Ed, and John Capitman, Phd, all natives of Rocky Mount, NC.
We are housed in the building that was once Wright's Chick Shack, which is the oldest Black-owned business in Rocky Mounts. Wright's Chick Shack was a landmark art deco building that we were able to develop into The Wright's Center through rehabilitative and adaptive techniques.
We are a United Way funded agency, certified by the North Carolina Division of Social Services, and members of both NCADSA (NC Adult Day Services Association) and the NC Center for Nonprofits.
Established in 1989, The Wright's Center is a project of VISIONS Inc. (Vigorous Interventions In Ongoing Natural Settings), a nonprofit organization that specializes in multiculturalism training, diversity, and organizational and community development. VISIONS was founded by Valeria Batts, PhD, Angela Bryant, JD, Ida Dew, MA Ed, and John Capitman, Phd, all natives of Rocky Mount, NC.
We are housed in the building that was once Wright's Chick Shack, which is the oldest Black-owned business in Rocky Mounts. Wright's Chick Shack was a landmark art deco building that we were able to develop into The Wright's Center through rehabilitative and adaptive techniques.
We are a United Way funded agency, certified by the North Carolina Division of Social Services, and members of both NCADSA (NC Adult Day Services Association) and the NC Center for Nonprofits.
Board of Directors
Louise W. Coggins, Chair
L.P.S.W., LLC
L.P.S.W., LLC
Lamont Wiggins, Esq.
Wiggins Law Office
Wiggins Law Office
Patricia Davis-Penn
Designer Events, Inc.
Designer Events, Inc.
Dr. Tiffany Tyson, DNP
TM Media
TM Media
Beverley Riley,
BevMac.com
BevMac.com
Antonio C. Stephens, St. Augustine's College Upward Bound/Talent Search Projects
Director
Director
Marilyn Evans, Secretary/Treasurer
Retired
Retired
Ann Batts-Sye
Retired
Retired
Emily Deans
Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center
Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center
Shameka Thorpe, PNC Bank
Branch Manager
Branch Manager
Lisa J. Pridgeon
Suddenlink
Suddenlink
Rita Barnville
Retired
Elmer "Bob" Barnes
Red Line Transport
Red Line Transport
Dr. Alfred Covington
Allergy & Asthma Specialty Group
Allergy & Asthma Specialty Group
Freda Johnson
Cheesecake Factory
Cheesecake Factory
Sharon Suitte
Nash County DSS
Nash County DSS
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Advisory Committee
John Capitman, Pd.D., Fresno University
Bobby Clark, Nash Health Care
Marilyn Evans, Retired
Mae A. Batts, Retired
Sharon McNeil-Davis, Nash/Rocky Mount Schools
Carolyn O'Garro-Moore, Attorney
Frances Gaither, Retired
Mary Pender, Retired
Alethea Willingham, Very Truly Yours
Melba Tyson, Retired
Bobby Clark, Nash Health Care
Marilyn Evans, Retired
Mae A. Batts, Retired
Sharon McNeil-Davis, Nash/Rocky Mount Schools
Carolyn O'Garro-Moore, Attorney
Frances Gaither, Retired
Mary Pender, Retired
Alethea Willingham, Very Truly Yours
Melba Tyson, Retired
Staff
Doris A. Howington, Executive Director
Markeya Dancy, Program Director
Linda Jones, Business Manager
Regina Davis, LPN, Health Care Coordinator
Markeya Dancy, Program Director
Linda Jones, Business Manager
Regina Davis, LPN, Health Care Coordinator
Peggy Holloman, RN-Health Care Coordinator
Christiana Martins, Activities Assistant/Health Aide
James Brown, Transportation Coordinator, Staff Support
Falesa Mann, Food Service Coordinator