Adopt a School Day

Hello!

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.

Ref: Hawaii Jaycees

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 zip code

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 or register yourself/group at www.adoptaschooltalk.com

Volunteer Yourself:

Don’t have a group to work with? Register at www.adoptaschooltalk.com for more information on

how you can participate in their Adopt-A-School Day project. To find the one nearest you, visit

www.adoptaschooltalk.com (Groups) (Adopt a School Day)

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.adoptaschooltalk.com

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,

Adopt-A-School Day

Contact Information:

North Carolina Generous Community

PO Box 438 Wake Forest, North Carolina 27588

www.adoptaschool.us

General Chairperson: Brent Austin

Phone: (919) 345.8041

Email: aas@generouscommunity.net

Please register at www.adoptaschooltalk.com