For Schools

Benefits to Your School

“The church has easily contributed over a million dollars in time, talent and resources to this school, but there is no price that can be assigned to the legacy of hope and inspiration they offer this community with their acts of service and love. The gains that we are seeing at Roosevelt are a testament to the tremendous power of the two communities working together on behalf of our amazing students.”

– Charlene Williams Principal, Roosevelt High School

Increase time spent on education and student growth
Demonstrate the power of community to youth
Present an environment of hope and inspiration to children, parents, and staff

Time/Energy Involvement of Your Staff

“By partnering with SouthLake Church, we have been able to leverage our resources, increase our capacity and also increase the quality of service that we provide to our students."

– Nike Greene Family and Community Support Coordinator, Roosevelt High School

Net Impact:

By working with a single point-of-contact (Site Coordinator), time and energy required by school staff is minimal. As proven at Roosevelt High School in Portland, school staff is able to increase classroom time.

“No Agenda” – Help without Strings

Net Impact: You decide how and where you’d like help –food, clothing, tutoring, property maintenance, athletic programs, etc. You establish the parameters you’re comfortable with and reap the benefits of an energetic and focused volunteer pool.

Getting Started

If you’ve been contacted by a church, the first step is to select a project that is easy enough to complete quickly. This establishes a trusted partnership and helps to work out the kinks found in any new program.

You decide how you’d like the church to help. They provide a Site Coordinator to work with you and your staff on the project details. The Site Coordinator is responsible for managing all church volunteers, procuring supplies, and allocating any needed tools or equipment.

Simply set up an initial meeting to discuss your needs. The Site Coordinator takes it from there!

Be|Undivided's 5 Core Principles

No agenda. BeUndivided churches don't initiate service to the school as an avenue for proselytizing.
Humility. We encourage churches to recognize the expertise of school staff, and come alongside to fill in school-identified needs and gaps.
Excellence. We are people of our word. We encourage our people to under-promise and over-deliver!
Commitment. We believe that churches need to be committed to the long-term needs of the schools they serve.
Serving together. We urge churches to encourage their congregations to be present with the schools they serve together- games, plays, functions, serve days, etc. We believe that there is power in community.