Local nonprofit Each 1 Teach 1 updates board on Warhawk Park project; says $180,000 raised and asks for help on remaining needs

Leaders of Each 1 Teach 1 presented an update on Warhawk Park during the Tazewell County supervisors meeting on Nov. 5, describing the project site adjacent to Clinch Valley Community Head Start and outlining completed and planned features.

Britney Davis, president of Each 1 Teach 1, and Kandwani Patterson, executive director, said the nonprofit was founded in 2020 and has raised about $180,000 for phase 1 through donations, fundraisers and grants. They listed named donors and grants in their funding summary, including a $76,000 grant from Clinch Valley Community Action and a Thompson Charitable Foundation contribution, and noted that playground equipment already had been delivered thanks to grant support.

Project elements include playground equipment (including restored retro pieces), fitness areas, benches, a community garden, horseshoe areas, shaded spaces, restroom access and a universal wall court and walking path. Presenters said the park will also honor local history connected to the Graham Colored School and community head start.

The presenters said remaining needs for phase 1 include electrical work for a shelter and lighting, restroom fixtures, and stone/gravel for courts and walkways; they estimated a remaining gap around $10,000 for achieving completion of the park elements discussed that evening. Board members noted prior county budget allocations (a $10,000 line item already in this year’s budget), reiterated their support, and suggested continuing to pursue grants and local partnerships; the board indicated it would work with the nonprofit and review potential funding opportunities.

No formal fiscal appropriation was adopted at the meeting; presenters said they would continue fundraising and meet with the board for follow‑up.