United4Hope
Community School Coordinator Appreciation Week
Metro Nashville Public Schools understands the value of connecting families to valuable community resources, and therefore they seek to develop schools using a Community School model. Community Schools are those that bring together the strengths of a neighborhood and utilize resources in such a way that helps students and families overcome any barriers to learning.…
Read MoreTracking Volunteer Hours
Do you ever think about the level of impact your church has on your partner school? Have you wondered what other church/school partnerships look like? Have you considered the influence that the people of God have across our city as we seek for every Metro Nashville Public School to have one or more church partners?…
Read MoreBack to School Across Nashville
Jones-Paideia Elementary Magnet School’s Back to School Block Party Jones-Paideia hosted a back to school block party in August. They invited partners to participate and welcome students and their families. Dancers and drummers from Pearl Cohn entertained the attendees, and popcorn and popsicles were consumed. Students received backpacks and other supplies. Jones Paideia’s church partner,…
Read MoreNew & Returning Volunteer Checklists
As your church kicks off another year of partnership with your local school, you are sure to be communicating with volunteers about opportunities for involvement and next steps! Bringing on new volunteers is essential to ensuring that your partnership continues to be strong and grow. Welcoming returning volunteers is also important because they are able…
Read MoreRegister to Become an Accelerating Scholars Tutor TODAY!
To help even more Nashville students accelerate learning and close any learning gaps in reading and math, we are working with Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) to expand the district’s successful high-impact tutoring program. The Accelerating Scholars program is actively recruiting community volunteers to tutor more than 7,000 MNPS students who need a little extra…
Read MoreTutor Testimonial: Laura Denison
“Pouring energy and time into this young generation is a gift for all…” – Laura Denison Laura Denison is a member at Second Presbyterian Church and tutored a student through the Accelerating Scholars program during the 2021 – 2022 school year. Below she shares her experience! Sign up Process Last year Laura heard an ad…
Read MoreMentor Testimonial: Pastor Stephen Handy
Pastor Stephen Handy of McKendree United Methodist Church mentors a student at Jones Paideia Elementary, and you will really love hearing his heart for the next generation in the video below. Pastor Handy, thanks for making a difference in our community!
Read MoreTutor Testimonial – Park Avenue Elementary (Part II)
Ellen and April have seen God work in the lives of students through tutoring at Park Avenue Elementary. As April so wisely says, you do not need special skills to be a tutor. All you need is love for these children that God created! Watch the video below to hear more from these incredible volunteers.…
Read MoreTutor Testimonial – Park Avenue Elementary (Part I)
Watch the video below to hear from two United4Hope volunteers about their experiences tutoring Metro Nashville Public School students. Louise and Barb are both retired teachers, and you will love hearing about their return to the classroom as volunteer tutors!
Read MoreWill You Write Encouraging Notes to your Partner School?
On Sunday, April 24, we would love for your church to write encouraging notes to every faculty and staff member at your United4Hope partner school in honor of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Participating coordinators will get an “encouragement kit” – everything they need for the note writing event, including directions, notecards, and promotional materials.…
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