Obama School Ministry Team
Help Support Obama School Scholars and Families
From Nancy Heege, Unity's Obama School Ministry Team
The past few weeks have been challenging for the intrepid Unity folks who volunteer at Obama School. Below zero weather, streets nearly impassable with snowfall after snowfall, school closures due to the weather — lots to contend with! But the school staff are cheerful and happy to see us whenever we can make it, and the scholars are eager to learn and fun to be with. As we enter the last third of the school year, here are some things for you to know about this outreach ministry of our church.
Just over thirty Unity volunteers are active in the program, most going at least once a week. Our volunteers meet at church three times a year to share information and give support. Our tutor/mentors say what most scholars need is someone who not only listens to them read but also cares about them. We’ll be recruiting volunteers in May for the next school year, so background checks can be completed and we can get started by the first part of October, after the teachers and students have settled in. Look for information in the April and May newsletters.
At the Obama staff’s suggestion, our Cub Food gift card program has changed this year. Obama families can now earn a $60 gift card by volunteering in their child’s classroom; this has increased opportunities for parent education and participation. We are providing three rounds of $60 gift cards this year, 75 cards each time. We have many generous donors from Unity who have donated to the program, and we will need more money for the upcoming round of cards. Please consider a donation of $60 or more. Send a check made out to Unity Church to the church or pay online at http://bit.ly/cubcard, with “Friends of Obama” in the memo/comments line. Your gift will be appreciated! Thanks to all who are involved in any way to benefit the school and community!
From Nancy Heege, Unity's Obama School Ministry Team
The past few weeks have been challenging for the intrepid Unity folks who volunteer at Obama School. Below zero weather, streets nearly impassable with snowfall after snowfall, school closures due to the weather — lots to contend with! But the school staff are cheerful and happy to see us whenever we can make it, and the scholars are eager to learn and fun to be with. As we enter the last third of the school year, here are some things for you to know about this outreach ministry of our church.
Just over thirty Unity volunteers are active in the program, most going at least once a week. Our volunteers meet at church three times a year to share information and give support. Our tutor/mentors say what most scholars need is someone who not only listens to them read but also cares about them. We’ll be recruiting volunteers in May for the next school year, so background checks can be completed and we can get started by the first part of October, after the teachers and students have settled in. Look for information in the April and May newsletters.
At the Obama staff’s suggestion, our Cub Food gift card program has changed this year. Obama families can now earn a $60 gift card by volunteering in their child’s classroom; this has increased opportunities for parent education and participation. We are providing three rounds of $60 gift cards this year, 75 cards each time. We have many generous donors from Unity who have donated to the program, and we will need more money for the upcoming round of cards. Please consider a donation of $60 or more. Send a check made out to Unity Church to the church or pay online at http://bit.ly/cubcard, with “Friends of Obama” in the memo/comments line. Your gift will be appreciated! Thanks to all who are involved in any way to benefit the school and community!
