Otey Names New CAC Director

Betty Carpenter has been named as the interim director of the Community Action Committee (CAC), announced the Rev. Joe Ballard, rector of Otey Memorial Parish Church.

The Community Action Committee is an outreach ministry of Otey Parish that provides food and financial assistance to families in need in the greater Sewanee community.

“Betty has graciously agreed to help CAC until we get into the new parish hall,” Ballard said. Construction of the new building will begin in November. CAC is currently in the “Yellow House” at 58 Lake O’Donnell Rd.

Carpenter has been a long-time staff member at Otey, serving as the director of Fire on the Mountain, the area-wide youth group. She will continue in this role.

“Betty has many gifts that she brings to CAC,” said Ballard. “She is compassionate, generous and creative. We are delighted with her leading this ministry, which is the pride of Otey Parish.”

CAC has been serving the greater Sewanee community for 38 years. Its work is made possible by financial support from Otey Parish, the Community Chest, and donors across the area. CAC’s current hours are: Mondays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays, 9–11 a.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m.

For more information, call the CAC at 598-5927.