Adopt a School Day
Children... a high yield investment!
The current fiscal challenges facing our nation have, and will continue to have, a significant impact on your city and state. As economic projections reflect a slowdown in our economy, we begin to feel the impact through cuts in hours, wages, and even jobs. Government often responds with higher taxes and fees, a reduction in public services, and calls to look out for even deeper cuts to follow.
Under these conditions, our public, charter, and private schools are generally forced to make dramatic changes in their budgets, often resulting in deferred maintenance, a deficiency in teaching resources,and the loss of educators. In the end, we are shorting our children, who might otherwise benefit from cleaner schools, access to broader programs and modern technologies, and smaller class sizes. While there are parents, individuals, and organizations who are working hard to support our schools, it is clear that there is a need for more.
October 2, 2010 will be the second National Adopt-A-School Day. Adopt-A-School Day is a nationwidewide grassroots effort to establish an annual day of awareness and service to US schools. On October 2, generous people in every community in the USA will assist schools in their zip codes following a simple 3 part formula:
1. Pick a school in your zip code you have an interest in helping.
2. Ask how you can help on Adopt-A-School Day (October 02, 2009)
3. Organize your group and lend a hand.
This community service day makes no distinction between public/charter/private schools, nor grade levels. This is a day for the community to support all of our schools. Projects include donations,beautification, implementing a new school program, fundraising, backpack drives, career skills training,and more.
This year, we are asking generous people like you to support schools in their zip codes and in addition,we will be serving as a catalyst to expand the scope and impact of the Adopt- A-School Day Nationwide. The Generous Community Student Board will be handling the promotion and publicity of this truly unique effort to establish an annual day of service when we invest one day for our future.
The attached information will lead you through a simple process of how to get involved and get served, the school/s in your community.
Thank you for being Generous.
______________________________________________________________________________________
The purpose of the Nationwide Adopt-a-School Day is to mobilize the community in service to local schools.
The Adopt-A-School Day is a day when we join together as a “whole” community to support our schools. Participating organizations and community leaders will select a school and discuss how they might provide assistance on October 02, 2010.
Background: The recent economic downturn and looming state deficit has made investment in our schools extremely difficult for the government as multiple priorities compete for resources. We believe that our greatest asset is our people and that education is key to the US's economic prosperity.
The goals of Adopt-A-School Day for 2010:
1. To provide service and assistance to at least 2,000 schools.
2. To involve 100 Groups and Participating Orgs in assisting a school in their zipcode
3. To generate publicity for the event: newspaper, TV, radio, social networking, etc
4. To add (10) students to the Generous Community Student Board
5. To establish (10) new Adopt a School programs
6. To partner with (5) new schools for 2010 “ONE” event
7. To have 1000 New Businesses participate with www.adoptaschoolfuncard.com
Ways to Participate
Volunteer Your Group:
Whether it’s beautification of the grounds, donation of materials, an educational program for the children, or something new, US schools are asking for your group’s contribution. And “group” doesn’t just mean clubs, organizations, or businesses. You can organize a group of friends or family too! For more information, contact Community Involvement Chair Hannah Hathaway by email at: aasday@generouscommunity.net
Volunteer Yourself:
Don’t have a group to work with? Register at AASday@generouscommunity.net for more information on how you can participate in their Adopt-A-School Day project.
Donate/Support/Attend Events:
Your donation and/or attendance at our events will go a long way to making Adopt-A-School Day a success. Alternatively, you may choose to support one of our fundraisers. Information is available online at: www.adoptaschool.us
Participation Form
Please fill out all the fields mail this form ASAP to:
Adopt-A-School Day, c/o North Carolina Generous Community, P.O. Box 438 Wake Forest,
North Carolina 27588 or fax: 919.870.1554
This form is also available online at: www.adoptaschool.us Register at www.generouscommunity.net
Group Information
Name of Organization or Group: _________________________________________________
Website (if available):__________________________________________________________
Brief Description of Group:______________________________________________________
Primary Contact Secondary Contact
Name:___________________________________Name:______________________________
Phone:__________________________________ Phone:_____________________________
Email:___________________________________ Email:______________________________
School Information
Name of School:______________________________________________________________
Name of Primary Contact:_______________________________________________________
Phone Number:_______________________________________________________________
Email Address:________________________________________________________________
Project Description
Category (circle one):
·fundraising ·donation ·beautification ·educational ·faith-based ·other:_______
Brief Description of Project:_________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
About the Generous Community Student Board of Directors:
The North Carolina Generous Community Student Board is a local chapter of the Generous Community, United States. We are a civic, nonpartisan organization made up of tomorrow’s leaders, dedicated to leadership, individual development and community service.
Vision: Equipping communities to facilitate their generosity
Mission: Provide academic, mentor, vocational, personal needs support, and funding to
schools, organizations, and businesses
Values: Faith, Collaboration, Integrity, Generosity, Community, Entrepreneurial/Creativity
We are students, of all backgrounds and ages 14-25, who have come together for a common purpose: creating positive change in our community and in ourselves while having a great time.
We represent a variety of occupations, interests, and social and economic backgrounds. As individuals, we subscribe to many different political ideologies and religious beliefs (the Generous Community is not a religious or political organization). If you are interested in becoming a member,contact us in any of the ways listed below!
Adopt-A-School Day Contact Information:
North Carolina Generous Community
PO Box 438 Wake Forest, North Carolina 27588
www.adoptaschool.us
General Chairperson: James Johnson
Phone: (919) 637-2794
Email: aas@generouscommunity.net
Children... a high yield investment!
The current fiscal challenges facing our nation have, and will continue to have, a significant impact on your city and state. As economic projections reflect a slowdown in our economy, we begin to feel the impact through cuts in hours, wages, and even jobs. Government often responds with higher taxes and fees, a reduction in public services, and calls to look out for even deeper cuts to follow.
Under these conditions, our public, charter, and private schools are generally forced to make dramatic changes in their budgets, often resulting in deferred maintenance, a deficiency in teaching resources,and the loss of educators. In the end, we are shorting our children, who might otherwise benefit from cleaner schools, access to broader programs and modern technologies, and smaller class sizes. While there are parents, individuals, and organizations who are working hard to support our schools, it is clear that there is a need for more.
October 2, 2010 will be the second National Adopt-A-School Day. Adopt-A-School Day is a nationwidewide grassroots effort to establish an annual day of awareness and service to US schools. On October 2, generous people in every community in the USA will assist schools in their zip codes following a simple 3 part formula:
1. Pick a school in your zip code you have an interest in helping.
2. Ask how you can help on Adopt-A-School Day (October 02, 2009)
3. Organize your group and lend a hand.
This community service day makes no distinction between public/charter/private schools, nor grade levels. This is a day for the community to support all of our schools. Projects include donations,beautification, implementing a new school program, fundraising, backpack drives, career skills training,and more.
This year, we are asking generous people like you to support schools in their zip codes and in addition,we will be serving as a catalyst to expand the scope and impact of the Adopt- A-School Day Nationwide. The Generous Community Student Board will be handling the promotion and publicity of this truly unique effort to establish an annual day of service when we invest one day for our future.
The attached information will lead you through a simple process of how to get involved and get served, the school/s in your community.
Thank you for being Generous.
______________________________________________________________________________________
The purpose of the Nationwide Adopt-a-School Day is to mobilize the community in service to local schools.
The Adopt-A-School Day is a day when we join together as a “whole” community to support our schools. Participating organizations and community leaders will select a school and discuss how they might provide assistance on October 02, 2010.
Background: The recent economic downturn and looming state deficit has made investment in our schools extremely difficult for the government as multiple priorities compete for resources. We believe that our greatest asset is our people and that education is key to the US's economic prosperity.
The goals of Adopt-A-School Day for 2010:
1. To provide service and assistance to at least 2,000 schools.
2. To involve 100 Groups and Participating Orgs in assisting a school in their zipcode
3. To generate publicity for the event: newspaper, TV, radio, social networking, etc
4. To add (10) students to the Generous Community Student Board
5. To establish (10) new Adopt a School programs
6. To partner with (5) new schools for 2010 “ONE” event
7. To have 1000 New Businesses participate with www.adoptaschoolfuncard.com
Ways to Participate
Volunteer Your Group:
Whether it’s beautification of the grounds, donation of materials, an educational program for the children, or something new, US schools are asking for your group’s contribution. And “group” doesn’t just mean clubs, organizations, or businesses. You can organize a group of friends or family too! For more information, contact Community Involvement Chair Hannah Hathaway by email at: aasday@generouscommunity.net
Volunteer Yourself:
Don’t have a group to work with? Register at AASday@generouscommunity.net for more information on how you can participate in their Adopt-A-School Day project.
Donate/Support/Attend Events:
Your donation and/or attendance at our events will go a long way to making Adopt-A-School Day a success. Alternatively, you may choose to support one of our fundraisers. Information is available online at: www.adoptaschool.us
Participation Form
Please fill out all the fields mail this form ASAP to:
Adopt-A-School Day, c/o North Carolina Generous Community, P.O. Box 438 Wake Forest,
North Carolina 27588 or fax: 919.870.1554
This form is also available online at: www.adoptaschool.us Register at www.generouscommunity.net
Group Information
Name of Organization or Group: _________________________________________________
Website (if available):__________________________________________________________
Brief Description of Group:______________________________________________________
Primary Contact Secondary Contact
Name:___________________________________Name:______________________________
Phone:__________________________________ Phone:_____________________________
Email:___________________________________ Email:______________________________
School Information
Name of School:______________________________________________________________
Name of Primary Contact:_______________________________________________________
Phone Number:_______________________________________________________________
Email Address:________________________________________________________________
Project Description
Category (circle one):
·fundraising ·donation ·beautification ·educational ·faith-based ·other:_______
Brief Description of Project:_________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
About the Generous Community Student Board of Directors:
The North Carolina Generous Community Student Board is a local chapter of the Generous Community, United States. We are a civic, nonpartisan organization made up of tomorrow’s leaders, dedicated to leadership, individual development and community service.
Vision: Equipping communities to facilitate their generosity
Mission: Provide academic, mentor, vocational, personal needs support, and funding to
schools, organizations, and businesses
Values: Faith, Collaboration, Integrity, Generosity, Community, Entrepreneurial/Creativity
We are students, of all backgrounds and ages 14-25, who have come together for a common purpose: creating positive change in our community and in ourselves while having a great time.
We represent a variety of occupations, interests, and social and economic backgrounds. As individuals, we subscribe to many different political ideologies and religious beliefs (the Generous Community is not a religious or political organization). If you are interested in becoming a member,contact us in any of the ways listed below!
Adopt-A-School Day Contact Information:
North Carolina Generous Community
PO Box 438 Wake Forest, North Carolina 27588
www.adoptaschool.us
General Chairperson: James Johnson
Phone: (919) 637-2794
Email: aas@generouscommunity.net
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