School Connect CAFE
Join a round table conversation with a school principal to learn how you or your organization can work directly with a local school community!
What Is A CAFÉ?
A CAFE is a round table conversation between a school principal and the local leaders of their community in which the partners work together to address the needs of neighborhood children and families. Together, they plan projects that will leverage the assets of the community and bring support where it will make the greatest impact. This village of support has the potential to transform a child’s life, a school’s life, and even the entire community.
Why Participate In A CAFE?
Expand Your Network
Connect with other motivated leaders to increase your capacity as an individual or an organization
Increase Your Influence
Connected leaders have larger spheres of influence to maximize positive change
Make An Impact On A Child
Share your network, resources, and voice at a local school to increase opportunities for children
Support Your Community
Work together around common goals to better the entire community
Find A CAFE Near You!
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
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A CAFÉ helps local leaders leverage the assets of the community and work together to support children and families where they need it most! By funneling this support through local schools, the community knows they are bringing resources to make the greatest possible impact, and outcomes for children begin to change.
How To Get Involved!
Watch
What this partnership between the City of Phoenix, Scottsdale Bible Church, and School Connect accomplished!
Check Out
This collaboration between Agave Farms, Urban Farming Education, Laveen Action Committee, and Laveen School District!
Who Attends A CAFE?
- school principals
- business leaders
- parent org leaders
- faith leaders
- first responders
- district administrators
- student government
- local clubs & associations
- government leaders
- nonprofit leaders
Love Our Schools Day
Become a Part of Love Our Schools Day 2026
Are you a local school with a project? Love Our Schools Day is a project-based volunteer day when the community can roll up their sleeves at a local school and make a difference where it is needed most whether it is planting a garden, painting a classroom, or fixing up a playground. Complete the interest form to get involved!
Classroom to Career Workshop
You’re invited to the Classroom to Career Workshop on September 9th!
Join education and industry leaders for an experience where partnerships form, ideas flow, businesses tap into future growth and students are connected from the classroom to cutting edge career pathways!
Something inspiring is on the horizon for February 2027 🔥
The School Connect Summit 2027 is coming to Grand Canyon University, with a theme that invites all of us to consider what we’re helping the next generation carry forward...
“Passing the Splendid Torch"
Every day, educators see what students need. Families bring valuable perspectives. Businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders have ideas, resources, and expertise to share. But we don’t always know one another—or know how to connect.
The Summit brings these people together to turn shared care into shared action. To build relationships, explore partnerships, and create opportunities that help Arizona students thrive—with students’ voices at the table, too.
🔥 Stay tuned for the February 2027 date, event details, and ticket announcements! 🔥
Want to help make these connections possible?
Contact Jerry Withers at jerry@schoolconnectaz.org to learn about sponsorship opportunities!
Love Our Schools Day projects are happening all this month and next!
Want to make a difference for students?
👀 Find a school near you and sign up to volunteer: loveourschoolsday.com/events
The most successful Love Our Schools Day Projects have one thing in common...
They build teams including surrounding neighbors, families, students, business leaders, local faith communities, and anyone who cares about helping every child reach their potential!
In this video, Shea Duryea talks about what makes a great team.
Want to be part of a team for Love Our Schools Day?
👉 Learn more and sign up at LoveOurSchoolsDay.com
Love Our Schools Day is in full swing, starting this month! Check out some of the upcoming projects happening this weekend. 👀
Want to host an event or volunteer?
👉 Learn more at LoveOurSchoolsDay.com/Events
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