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Serving Public Schools

Between Dekalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Cobb, and Gwinnett counties, there are approximately 475 public schools.  There are also at least 3,000 churches in those same counties.

Can you imagine how Atlanta might be impacted for the Kingdom of God if every school was served, prayed for, and cared for by local churches?  that is exactly the vision of Unite! churches!  We hope you’ll join us as we serve, love, and care for the children, teachers, administrators, and families in our public schools.

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Statistics

Georgia has the second highest high school dropout rate in the country
Over 40% of Georgia students left school without graduating
Only 32% of Georgia 9th graders will graduate from high school and attend college

Factors Leading to Poverty

Only 8% of high school students will end up in poverty IF the following three characteristics are true of them:

They graduate from high school
They get married after the age of 20 years old, AND
They have children AFTER they’re married.

If all three of these things don’t happen, their chances of being in poverty rises from 8% to 80%. – Information provided by the Georgia Family Council.

Half Hour Hero

Unite! churches have initiated a call to action to all of metro Atlanta called “Half Hour Heroes”.  Most public schools are in great need of volunteers to come for 30 minutes a week to invest in a boy or girl in need of a mentor or tutor.  Most times, volunteers can come in during a lunch break and have lunch with a student.

Resources

Public Schools Unite! Overview and Vision

Half Hour Hero - Flier

Serving Public Schools Unite! Starter Packet

All Pro Dad Promo Flier 

Kids Hope USA Summary

Gwinnett County Public School - Current Partnering Opportunities

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