Backpack drive for Homework Club kids 2024
Even in recent heartbreak God has blessed us with so many kids in our after school program!
He essentially just dropped a youth group in our lap when several weeks ago at our last Community BBQ 9 people gave their live to Jesus. Now on Sundays we have a whole room of kids showing up for Church on Sundays.
We're very excited about this growth as we go into our 4th year of Homework Club! We really want to keep on growing and invest in all our kids we have had and all the new ones as well!
As we prepare for back to school we want to help prepare our kids for another year of school as they become the growing life changers God created them to be. Greenhouse Project is gathering school supplies for neighborhood families and our Homework Club.
Ready to make ‘back to school’ awesome?
Our goal is to raise money for 150 backpacks filled with school supplies by Friday, August 23 for children in need.
This year we are doing something different. Together with Will Morgan we are hosting a Back to School Community Event on August 25. We are providing hamburgers, hotdogs, and other treats for this event and there will be games, bouncy house, and even a gaming truck. During this event anyone can come and get a backpack with free school supplies for their kids.
Why are we doing this? Many of the kids in this area are not able to afford quality school items. We want to see our community thrive and one way we can support our kids is by helping students have the tools they need to succeed in school.
How can you help?
1. GIVE CASH: $30 sponsors 1 backpack
Sponsor as many backpacks as you can today so we can get school supplies to the kids who need it most.
2. GIVE SUPPLIES: Shop our Amazon list.
Our pre-made supplies list has the usual back to school items so you can select exactly what you want to donate toward the backpacks. It also has items for our Homework Club that meets throughout the year. These items range from craft supplies, books, math activity books, fun games and toys, and even a few electronics. All of these are selected with the kids in mind to teach them, engage with them, and keep them occupied in a safe and joy filled environment. Just click and the item will be delivered to the Greenhouse Project in Chester. Our Amazon business account is tax exempt, which helps us stretch every dollar to steward God’s resources well.
3. GIVE TIME: Sign up to serve.
Volunteers help us grow and thrive. Are you passionate about tutoring kids, leading worship, Sunday Children's ministry, or outreach? Now is the perfect time to sign up to get involved!
4. GIVE PRAYERS: Become a prayer leader.
As you continue to pray for our ministry (thank you!), consider stepping into something new as a prayer leader for our weekly prayer meeting at the 44 House. Email Pastor John to learn more!
As our ministry team considers the work God is doing in Chester, we see a city transformed by the gospel–one story, one life at a time–by loving people where they are for life. As we continually seek God, we know a major part of urban renewal and life change will happen as we invest in youth education. We pray that the investment into our Homework Club will kick start something bigger by connecting kids with mentors who help them discover a love of learning and their unique passions!
Thank you so much for your continued prayer and support.