United4Hope

How did you learn to cook? I know many people in their early 20s who never learned how to make bread, cook steak, breakfast, pasta…the list goes on. I investigated this because it saddens me that younger generations are potentially growing up without basic cooking skills.   A national survey by Impulse Research shows that…

The end of the school year is drawing near, and we want to take a moment to celebrate YOU – our churches – and the impact that school and church partnerships have had this year. Because of you, students’ lives have been changed, teachers have been encouraged, and our community has become a better place…

The sun is shining, flowers are in full bloom, and warm weather is all around us. Spring has sprung and the end of the school year is just around the corner! As we head into May, we are gearing up to say thank you to some of our most important partners- our teachers and school…

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” – Henry Brooks Adams  “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai  “Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.” –…

We are often asked to give examples of church/school partnerships. People love to hear the many ways that churches are linking arms with their chosen schools. We ask that the church really listen well to the school when they communicate their opportunities.  We also ask the church to explore the passions, talents, and capacity of…

We all have memories of walking through our school hallways. Maybe your memory is seeing your artwork hung up, or a mural, or simply you noticed the small chips on the wall because you had to stand or sit while waiting for your next instructions. Hallways, classrooms, and offices don’t tend to themselves. Though maintenance…

Spring is in the air and we are excited to jump into April! Throughout the spring semester, churches have partnered in a variety of ways to support students and staff at their partner schools. Fellowship Bible Church recently donated sports equipment to Tusculum Elementary School. Students earn Timberwolves Bucks through their participation during PE, which they…

On February 11th, nine volunteers from Nehemiah Missionary Baptist Church got to join Brick Church Middle School for their Literacy & Excellence Night. Amongst other partners, Nehemiah MBC volunteers got to come together with students, families, teachers and staff to serve food, provide donations, and spend time celebrating reading as a community. As school liaison…

Did you know that there are over 140 different languages spoken in the homes of our MNPS students? That means that roughly three-fourths of the nations in the world are represented right here in our district! That also means that we have a unique opportunity to grow and learn from their rich heritages as we…

In honor of Black History month, on Thursday, February 27, 14 churches came to the newly built Franklin Special District (FSD) building to learn how they could volunteer. Churches were given the option to support 1 of the 8 schools and/or support district level initiatives. It was a sight to see!   One pastor asked how…