United4Hope

I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Gwendolyn Watson, United4Hope church coordinator for Fourteenth Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Below she shares about all the ways Fourteenth Avenue Missionary Baptist Church has been able to engage John Early Middle School. Tell me about Fourteenth Avenue Missionary Baptist Church.  Dr. Watson: Fourteenth Avenue Missionary Baptist Church was established…

Coordinator Spotlight: I had the privilege of interviewing Caroline Greenwald, church coordinator for Immanuel Nashville Church. Below she shares about her experience serving students, teachers, and administrators at Park Avenue Elementary! What led you to become the church coordinator for Immanuel Nashville Church?  Caroline: I was a first grade teacher in Metro Nashville Public Schools for…

This Monday’s update includes a look ahead for the spring semester and an upcoming volunteer orientation. Check back every other Monday for a word from United4Hope! January 8 at 10:00am Volunteer Orientation Registration: Click here. Email template for spring engagement planning: Dear (insert school liaison’s name), I hope you had a restful holiday season. I…

Safety Requirements: To keep our staff, students, and families safe, everyone in attendance must wear a mask and maintain social distance.  Please track your volunteerism hours after each opportunity. NAZA After School Programming  Description: Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA) is looking to expand their after school programming services to students in MNPS. United4Hope is collaborating…

Our partners have shared that their two biggest challenges are chronic absenteeism and supporting students virtually. Partners can play a key role in helping schools remove barriers to participation and learning. Below are ideas compiled from church and school partners on how to implement virtual programming and attendance initiatives. You can also learn how one…

This Monday’s update includes an encouraging message from United4Hope’s director and updates to the MNPS schedule. Check back every other Monday for a word from United4Hope! If you have any questions, reach out to us at united4hope@operationandrew.org.

This Monday’s update includes an invitation to participate in Live Out Love Nashville, our city-wide day of service and a challenge to write notes of encouragement to all 150+ principals in MNPS! Visit liveoutlovenashville.org to sign up to participate! Check back every other Monday for a word from United4Hope! If you have any questions, reach…

This Monday’s update includes an introduction to our newest team member, Jonathan Clemons! Check back every other Monday for a word from United4Hope! If you have any questions, reach out to us at united4hope@operationandrew.org.

This Monday’s update includes our Quarter 1 check-in, new MNPS volunteer opportunities, and welcoming new staff and partner churches to the network! Check back every other Monday for a word from United4Hope! Quarter 1 Check-In Survey: Partnership SurveyPartnership Checklists: https://united4hope.org/?s=ChecklistMNPS Food Drive and Home Deliveries Sign Up: MNPS Food DriveMNPS Outdoor Tech Help Centers Sign…