World Vision and NY CityServe partner together with SchoolPartners.NYC and #WeServe to collect school supplies for NYC public school students. Going back to school can be intimidating, and not having enough supplies can increase the feeling of intimidation. Getting a new backpack or a new box of crayons can make a huge difference for a child at the beginning of the school year. $10 can fully supply 2 kids for an entire academic year. Your donation can equip a child to succeed in school!
Give NowSupplying Smiles and More
“Thank you!” from 3,000 students and 8 public schools who received #WeServe school supplies in October 2015.
APPRECIATE
Thank you goes a long way. Creatively express gratitude to teachers, staff, students, and families.
BEAUTIFY
Transform and improve physical spaces on the campus itself, like painting murals or planting gardens.
SUPPLY
Replenish school supplies for under-resourced students by providing backpacks, classroom materials, and more.
Suggested Timelines
The possibilities of creatively adding value through service are limited only by our collective imaginations. Below provides a brainstorming starting point aligned with the school calendar. It’s never too soon to lend a hand. #WeServe
Appreciation
- Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
- Volunteer awards
- Student awards
Beautification
- Spring cleaning
- Plant gardens
- Paint mural
Supplies
- Spring BBQs and field day
- Healthy snacks during standardized tests
- Test prep tutoring
Featured: New Life CDC Appreciates Teachers and Paints Murals
New Life CDC hosts appreciation breakfasts for I.S. 5 teachers
Tuesday April 14 and Wednesday April 15 in 2015
This is during Standardized Testing Week
To join us email: rsevilla@newlifecdc.us
New Life CDC hosts painting a new mural at PS 229 Queens
Specific dates TBD in May/ June 2015
Come on by
To join us email: rsevilla@newlifecdc.us
Appreciation
- Send thank you notes to staff and faculty
- Honor the principal and school leaders at community events
Beautification
- Basic painting / fixing / cleaning
- Extreme makeovers: teachers lounge, ball fields, schoolyards, gyms
Supplies
- “Adopt-A-Classroom” supply drives
- Backpack giveaways
Featured: Paint the Town
Click here to visit Paint the Town
Appreciation
- Before School Teacher Appreciation Day
- Back-to-School Celebrations
Beautification
- Welcome back decor
- Holiday festivities
Supplies
- School supply distribution
- Thanksgiving food distribution
- Provide translators for orientations, first day jitters, parent teacher conferences, etc
Featured: Thrive Collective on Fox 5 NY
Appreciation
- Appreciation breakfasts
- Community service give-a-thon
- International potlucks
Beautification
- Holiday classroom decor
- Student led clean up
Supplies
- Winter coat distribution
- Holiday toy distribution
- Sponsor sports teams and clubs