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We R Community Sponsor, School and Student Benefits

The collaboration between our sponsors and schools creates a powerful new model for teaching the value of philanthropic activities and aids local nonprofits in their own endeavors.  We R Community offers numerous benefits to participants, sponsors and our community. 

Sponsors receive the following:

Recognition.  Your commitment to the community is acknowledged in media releases, classrooms, the student/advisor handbook, and school newspapers, newsletters and Web sites. 

Leverage.  Your contribution has twice the value because students learn the process and value of giving while nonprofits and schools benefit from additional funding.

Employee engagement.  Your employees are encouraged to participate in classroom activities and events and serve as guest speakers. 

Recruitment.  Your partnership now equals potential employees in the future.

Choice.  You select the school to sponsor and the student area of focus.

Students receive the following:

Empowerment.  You create positive change in your schools and community through your own initiative while learning about social issues.

Job skills.  This powerful service-learning experience connects classroom learning to the real-life world.

Confidence.  Self-esteem increases and career opportunities could be presented.

Schools receive the following:

Innovative Curriculum.  Teachers can close the achievement gap and incorporate civic/community engagement into the curriculum through this structured service-learning program teachers.

Energized Teachers.  Teachers become mentors working with students who are assuming responsibility for their own learning.

Funds.  A portion of the grant (up to $1,000) may be awarded to support in-school programs and/or projects.

Nonprofit organizations receive the following:

Support.  Your organization receives much needed funding for your programs.

Relationships.  Develop long-lasting business and personal relationships between agencies and students who are future donors, volunteers and employees.