It Takes a Village

Have you ever heard the old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child”? If you have spent any time on one of our campuses, attended a workshop or sat in on a family café night, you will see that old saying brought to life. You will witness volunteers serving food, participants facilitating an inter-generational conversation about bullying, a community member entertaining an infant while mom gets a few uninterrupted bites of her dinner – you will witness our village in action. The type of village that comes together, supports and celebrates one another on the journey through life. The type of village that is essential in ensuring we deliver the services and programs at Family Scholar House that help our families break the cycle of poverty.  In 2017, we had 12 full-time staff and 1,994 volunteers that were a part of this village. These volunteers ranged in age from 2-88 years old – all with different backgrounds, skill-sets and passions – but they all made the decision to share their time and talents with our families. (Our youngest volunteers are 2 and accompany their parent/guardian to Toddler Book Club!)

Interested in learning more about Family Scholar House or volunteering – Mayor’s Give a Day Week of Service is only 26 days away – April 14-22^nd. During that week, we will have opportunities to learn about our mission by touring a campus, collections and volunteer opportunities that can be completed both at FSH and off site.  Follow us on Facebook (Family Scholar House),visit the official website Mayor’s Give a Day Week of Service or email us at [email protected] to learn more about how you can get involved and make a difference.