Calvary and Copperfield Church have partnered together…
Calvary has joined with Copperfield Church in a partnership to serve Hairgrove Elementary. Our efforts reflect the Whole and Healthy Children Emphasis for Greater Houston. Caring adults can make a difference in the lives of staff and students in the public arena through mentoring, volunteering, praying, and giving. We long to see transformation in our community. Changing the lives of children, equipping mentors to become change-agents, and doing acts of Christ-centered goodness (Acts 10:38) will help us toward our goal of personal and community transformation.
Our vision is to demonstrate the love of Jesus to students, staff, and families of Hairgrove Elementary through service, support, encouragement, and prayer in order to restore our community to God’s design and to impact the lives of children positively for the future.
RSVP now for our Hairgrove Celebration Dinner, being held on Tuesday, July 27.
Contact Person: Patti Ressler, Calvary’s Coordinator for the Hairgrove Partnership
Ways to serve and to touch the lives of children: (If you are interested in being a mentor please begin the process with the school district so when the campus allows visitors you will be ready to mentor!! Thank you!!)
1. Be a Mentor. As a part of our partnership with Hairgrove Elementary, you are invited to be a mentor for a student in the school. Mentors are role models and friends who meet with a student one hour each week during the regular school day. New mentors are required to attend training sessions conducted by CFISD. Please click on this link for more information
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact Patti Ressler. We want to keep you informed on training opportunities.
Contact Patti Ressler if you want to help us express appreciation and blessings to the staff at Hairgrove.
Our partnership with Hairgrove and Copperfield Church is making a difference. Regarding the camps, in the 2009-2010 school year (the year we provided breakfast tacos), the student participation rate for the camps went up from 30% the prior year to 80 – 85% in 2009 – 2010. During the next year, by holding the camps on Fridays and providing dinner for the students, the participation rate increased to 90 – 95 percent. That success rate has continued each year. By providing a meal, snacks, and prizes, we have helped the school to help their most needy students. What an expression of love and what a significant impact.
Closer to the start of the school year, we will have a clear list of items that are needed.
Each year, our churches collect clothes to meet the needs of the students at Hairgrove. The impact of your generosity upon the children and their families is significant. We need new or gently used clothes, jackets, and shoes for children through Fifth Grade. The clothing distribution usually takes place on the first Friday of January.