Partnering with Cunningham Elementary

Berkeley UMC has officially adopted Cunningham Elementary through the Austin Partners in Education (APIE).  We need your continued involvement to help make this partnership a success!  And, we are on our way: The Berkeley UMW provided breakfast for staff at the beginning of the semester.  Church members have donated needed backpacks, school supplies, and shoes.   All items have been much appreciated!

Do you want to stretch a bit farther - perhaps through direct service?  Children await your response.  Cunningham needs mentors.  Mentors meet once a week with one student for the school year. Mentors focus on developing a relationship with their students that builds self-confidence and helps students set goals for the future.  Mentors attend 1.5 hours training session before being matched with a student.   For more information, see the APIE website.

A background investigation is required (paid by APIE); you then will be offered training.   If you feel called to be a part of this ministry, please go to the link below where you can register.  You can also contact Christin Alvarado, Campus & Community Programs Manager, APIE, calvarado@austinpartners.org, 637-0983.

Thanks.  Julia A. Lancaster, Outreach Chair