Faith Community
Did you know that most of the strengths, unique qualities, and needs of our communities are represented at our local schools? The truth is that the same kids in your house of faith are the ones sitting in the classrooms down the street!
Who We Have In Common
Schools and churches live in every neighborhood in every city across the country. And while they are separate institutions, both exist to serve the children and families in their communities. More than that, they often serve the very same children and families! The power of working together means that we can actually meet needs and bring support that will lead to change for the entire community!
Ruben’s Story
Ruben started tagging at age 12, dropped out of school and found himself in a jail cell by his 17th birthday. His story could have followed the statistics of so many children facing challenges that often lead to them being cut off from who they could become: being part of an underserved population, growing up without a father, dropping out of school. But people of faith, teachers, a local business leader – a whole community gave him a second chance and a pathway toward a better future
“People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
JOHN MAXWELL
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Live Out Your Faith
Find simple and valuable ways to connect your beliefs to the work you are doing in your world
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Impact A Child's Story
Support the children and families in your sphere of influence to help children see a better future
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Create A Direct Pathway
Connect to a local school to remove the roadblocks children face in their pathway to support
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Collaborate For Greater Impact
Watch the impact of your work multiply as you collaborate for the success of the children you serve
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How can I connect my resources and support to my local school?
VOLUNTEER & SUPPORT CHILDREN, PARENTS & TEACHERS
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Love Our Schools
Bring a team of volunteers to support a project for Love Our Schools Day!
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Parent Connect
Bring the Parent Connect program to your local schools! Build connections to support the families in your neighborhood.
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Love Our Teachers
Teaches are the leaders of the classroom and have a direct impact on the success of our children. Let’s show our teachers some love!
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School Connect Summit
Network with top leaders across the state to form strategic partnerships that change outcomes for kids!
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Connect at a CAFE
Connect with school leadership to learn how you can make a difference! Join A CAFE!
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Champion Program
School Connect connects, trains, and coaches leaders like YOU to become champions for the children in your community. Connect to a school champion or learn how to become one!
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Training & Coaching
Find training and coaching to help you reach your goals in ways that fit for your community!
IMPACT A SPECIFIC SCHOOL OR CELEBRATE AN EDUCATOR
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Sponsor a School
Sponsor a school to make a direct impact where it is needed most!
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School Connect Awards
Help us honor champions of education both inside and outside the classroom!
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Support a Project
Help fund a needed school project planned by the school and community!
Pastor Mark Reiswig Invites YOU To Start With Love Our Schools Day!
What might happen if your church connected your resources and support to your local school? Love Our Schools Day provides an opportunity for you to partner with your local schools – to work on projects that will meet needs and provide for children, while also sending a clear message to children, families, and teachers that their community cares about their well-being and they are not alone!
Join Our Village
Doing this alone is impossible; it takes all of us working together to make a difference.
Latest Podcast
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News & Events
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Celebrate the Champions of Education who have made a significant impact on Arizona's youth!
The School Connect Champions of Education Awards event honors those who lead with heart and help us to build a brighter future for Arizona youth.
What is YOUR favorite Front “Pourch” Rule?
Summertime means TIME spent with your #family, your #friends, and your #team! Tell us your Favorite Front “Pourch” Rule(s) in the comments! Do you never sip alone? Do you observe 5 o’clock somewhere rules? What’s your sip of choice?
Every person who comments with their favorite rule(s) will be entered into a drawing to win 2 free tickets to our Brewery Tour Fundraiser!
Fundraising tickets available here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
Tour schedule available here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Brewery-Tour-Flyer.pdf
#summertime #neversipalone #5oclocksomewhere #frontpourchrules #frontporchrules #community
@frontpourchbrewing @lakepleasantbrewing @simplemachinebrewing
![What is YOUR favorite Front “Pourch” Rule?
Summertime means TIME spent with your #family, your #friends, and your #team! Tell us your Favorite Front “Pourch” Rule(s) in the comments! Do you never sip alone? Do you observe 5 o’clock somewhere rules? What’s your sip of choice?
Every person who comments with their favorite rule(s) will be entered into a drawing to win 2 free tickets to our Brewery Tour Fundraiser!
Fundraising tickets available here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
Tour schedule available here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Brewery-Tour-Flyer.pdf
#summertime #neversipalone #5oclocksomewhere #frontpourchrules #frontporchrules #community
@frontpourchbrewing @lakepleasantbrewing @simplemachinebrewing](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Happy Birthday America! We are so proud of our next generation and cannot wait to see the diversity, collaboration, and innovation you lead with!
#kidslead #united #nextgeneration #leadoutloud
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Winner winner, chicken dinner! Guess who played Tour Trivia and won? We are pleased to give a shout out to @pete_the_cat_design a local artist who has designed for both Lake Pleasant Brewing and Front Pourch Brewing. You can checkout more gorgeous artwork on Insta!
We LOVE that all 3 breweries on our tour support local artists. Join us Thursday, July 25th: #EngageLocal, #SupportLocal, #IMPACTLocal
https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
#tourtrivia #winner #labeldesign #drinklocal #summerfreedom #brewerytourfundraiser
@lakepleasantbrewing
@frontpourchbrewing
@simplemachinebrewing
![Winner winner, chicken dinner! Guess who played Tour Trivia and won? We are pleased to give a shout out to @pete_the_cat_design a local artist who has designed for both Lake Pleasant Brewing and Front Pourch Brewing. You can checkout more gorgeous artwork on Insta!
We LOVE that all 3 breweries on our tour support local artists. Join us Thursday, July 25th: #EngageLocal, #SupportLocal, #IMPACTLocal
https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
#tourtrivia #winner #labeldesign #drinklocal #summerfreedom #brewerytourfundraiser
@lakepleasantbrewing
@frontpourchbrewing
@simplemachinebrewing](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Help @highland_lakes_school make their Love Our Schools Day project dreams come true!
This innovative school wants to create a makerspace room for their students - a space where students can work collaboratively, creating and learning as they exploring new ideas and concepts!
Would you partner with them and share your talents and resources?
Project Link: https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our-school/highland-lakes-school-steam-makerspace-deer-valley-school-district/
Are you a school who wants to join Love Our Schools Day and invite your community? Sign up!
https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our.../submit-your-project/
#loveourschools #ittakesavillage #loveourschoolsday @dvusd @dvusd #makerspace #stemstudents #schoolproject
![Help @highland_lakes_school make their Love Our Schools Day project dreams come true!
This innovative school wants to create a makerspace room for their students - a space where students can work collaboratively, creating and learning as they exploring new ideas and concepts!
Would you partner with them and share your talents and resources?
Project Link: https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our-school/highland-lakes-school-steam-makerspace-deer-valley-school-district/
Are you a school who wants to join Love Our Schools Day and invite your community? Sign up!
https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our.../submit-your-project/
#loveourschools #ittakesavillage #loveourschoolsday @dvusd @dvusd #makerspace #stemstudents #schoolproject](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Are you ready for Tour Trivia!?! Which brewery on our tour has a local artist custom design their labels? Answer in the comments for a chance to win a shout out!
Register: https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
Thursday, July 25 Tour Schedule Flyer: https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Brewery-Tour-Flyer.pdf
Enjoy an Exciting Brewery Tour and Poker Experience! More than just a brewery tour, get a chance to win big at our exclusive poker run. Purchase up to 4 tournament entries and play for a chance to win 50% of the prize pool. Sip on a craft beer at each of the breweries and receive a playing card at each location to build your best hand. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to tour the breweries and potentially walk away a winner! @lakepleasantbrewing @simplemachinebrewing @frontpourchbrewing
#cheers #brewerytour #love #trivia #schoolconnecttribe #drinklocal #instagood
![Are you ready for Tour Trivia!?! Which brewery on our tour has a local artist custom design their labels? Answer in the comments for a chance to win a shout out!
Register: https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
Thursday, July 25 Tour Schedule Flyer: https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Brewery-Tour-Flyer.pdf
Enjoy an Exciting Brewery Tour and Poker Experience! More than just a brewery tour, get a chance to win big at our exclusive poker run. Purchase up to 4 tournament entries and play for a chance to win 50% of the prize pool. Sip on a craft beer at each of the breweries and receive a playing card at each location to build your best hand. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to tour the breweries and potentially walk away a winner! @lakepleasantbrewing @simplemachinebrewing @frontpourchbrewing
#cheers #brewerytour #love #trivia #schoolconnecttribe #drinklocal #instagood](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)