Growing up in Greenville, Bennett Dixon enjoyed a childhood filled with meaningful fun that carried on into adulthood. In 2018, he and his wife, Hannah Dixon, founded Poe Mill Achievement Center to provide equally joy-filled formative experiences for children living in under-resourced communities.
PMAC is a free, after-school and summer-enrichment program for elementary children, operating out of Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church.
Every school day, PMAC staff pick up 38 students from Stone Academy and Cherrydale Elementary School. The children spend afternoons engaged in free play, biking and organized games. Music, dance and other arts are introduced, and time is set aside for reading, homework and group activities. They end their day with a shared meal.
“We provide experiences for children to delight in their childhood, discover their gifts and talents, and develop into creative members of their communities,” said Hannah Dixon, executive director. “Our kiddos have many opportunities daily to discover what gets them excited about life. We offer children the chance to explore what the world offers.”…