Charlotte Freedom School Partners

Field Day is coming, and we need your help! 🏃‍♂️🥇

One of our scholars' favorite days of the summer is just around the corner, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make it unforgettable. From cheering scholars on to assisting with games and activities, your time and energy can help create a day full of fun, teamwork, and lasting memories.

Join us as we celebrate the joy of learning beyond the classroom! 🌟

Ready to get involved? Sign up for Field Day using the link: https://bit.ly/4eVkuXk

🎊Freedom School 2026 has begun!!🎊

To kick off the summer, scholars and their Servant Leader Interns dedicated the day building classroom community and strengthening connections. 🙌 Team building activities help establish trust, respect, and a sense of belonging that creates the foundation for a successful Freedom School experience.

We are thrilled to welcome our scholars and can’t wait to see all they accomplish this summer! 💙

🌟📚Site setup is underway!!

Our Servant Leader Interns are spending the week getting their classrooms ready to welcome scholars for an incredible summer! Every book placed, poster hung, and classroom sorted brings us one step closer to creating an environment committed to embracing, elevating, and educating scholars. 💙

We can’t wait to open our doors next week!

Are you looking to get involved and see what Freedom School is all about? There are many meaningful ways you can do just that! 💙

Experience the Freedom School magic through engagement at one of our meetups this summer! Whether you’re looking to share your time as a volunteer or donate, your support helps create enriching experiences that inspire scholars to love reading, learning, and believing in themselves. 🙌📖

Want to get involved? Check out the link here for the Freedom School meetups 👉 https://bit.ly/4oqSjmd OR visit the volunteer link for other ways to make an impact this summer! https://bit.ly/4a0Wgbq

🎉 Site Deployment Day is HERE-and Freedom School is only ONE WEEK away! 🎉

Today, our Freedom School team and volunteers came together to sort, pack, and distribute the materials that will help bring Freedom School to life across our sites this summer. From books and curriculum supplies to classroom essentials, every box packed represents an investment in our scholars' success.

With one week until scholars arrive, the excitement is building! Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who came and made this day possible. 💛

A big thank you to Founder of Imperative Partners, Logan Miller, for being our Harambee reader today! 📚

As we close out this week, we can't say enough about how proud we are of our Servant Leader Interns (SLIs). Throughout training, they showed up with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a commitment to learning everything they can to create a meaningful summer for our scholars! 💙

🌟A special thank you to Devin Rankin for sharing words of encouragement and wisdom with our SLIs as they begin this journey. Your support reminded them of the importance of leading with purpose, serving with heart, and believing in the power of education.

📖Thank you as well to Biasia for sharing your expertise and insights with our summer staff. We are grateful for your perspective on empowerment and creating equitable opportunities in education, and for the way you continue to inspire the next generation of leaders and changemakers.

We can't wait to see all they accomplish this summer!

Thank you to City Year Managing Director AND Freedom School Alumni, Dr. Myah Davis for an inspirational read today! 🌟

Meanwhile, our Servant Leader Interns (SLIs) had the opportunity to hear from Vincent DeBetta, Relationship Banker from Regions Bank accompanied with My Brother's Keeper Charlotte-Mecklenburg who shared valuable insights on financial literacy, the importance of saving, and the rewards of hard work. 🎓⭐Through this session, SLIs gained practical knowledge and tools that will support both their personal and professional growth as they prepare for the summer ahead.

Thank you for investing in the growth and development of our SLIs!

For nearly 20 years, Covenant Presbyterian Church - Charlotte, NC and Senior Minister Bob Henderson have been valued partners in the work of Freedom School Partners.

As Bob prepares to retire this September, we celebrate his faithful leadership, servant heart, and commitment to building a stronger community for children and families. His partnership and support have made a lasting difference, and we are grateful for the impact he has had on our organization and our city. Thank you, Bob, and congratulations on this well-earned next chapter! 🙌💙

Thank you to author and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, Dr. Charlitta Hatch - CMS Board of Education, District 1 for serving as our Harambee reader today! 📚

As our Servant Leader Interns (SLIs) continue preparing for the summer ahead, they spent the day diving deeper into the foundations of a successful Freedom School classroom. Through breakout sessions and hands-on learning, SLIs gained valuable knowledge and skills that will help them create engaging, supportive environments for scholars.

A special thank you to Liz Brock for leading a discussion on classroom management. 🎓Biasia Sparks for facilitating an enriching session on our testing system, Rapid Online Assessment of Reading (ROAR), 💻 and Cecilé Sadler for leading a lesson focused on our Freedom School site, The Grove! 📝

Each lesson brings us one step closer to an impactful summer!

🕘2 WEEKS until Freedom School Begins - the countdown is on!

In just 14 days, our sites will be filled with the sounds of Harambee, the excitement of new books, and the energy of scholars ready to learn and grow.

Our Servant Leader Interns are hard at work preparing for an unforgettable summer of leadership, community, and literacy. We can't wait to welcome our scholars and families back for another season of Freedom School magic! 📖⭐

Who's ready for summer learning?!