churches work side-by-side-by-side to make a difference at jane addams middle school

JAMS garden in need of clean-up and weedingHere at Sharefest, we are all about collaboration. We love to work together and help a community’s dreams come true, right before their eyes. On April 28th, as part of our  9th Annual Workday, three of our partners, King’s Harbor Church, Lawndale Christian Church and South Bay Church of God will be joining forces at Jane Addams Middle School (JAMS) to create an imprint of lasting change. Volunteers from all three churches will be giving the middle school a facelift, with much needed paint jobs, general weeding and clean-up, and updating student bathrooms. They will also be giving teachers a vibrant, updated teachers lounge by replacing old tables, new furniture and upholstery, installing window treatments, applying new paint to the walls, and new decorations.

Jane Addams Middle School is a 6-year old school in Lawndale home to approximately 940 students and 50 dedicated teachers and support staff with a mission to “achieve academic excellence and to inspire lifelong passion for learning.” Like many schools, it has experienced drastic budget cuts, but continues The JAMS teachers lounge, prior to our Workday.its commitment to high standards, increasing student achievement, and enhancing educational opportunities for its students.

We are highly looking forward to helping JAMS get the facelift it deserves, and are eager to see our church partners side-by-side working hard on our upcoming Annual Workday. We love to see organizations partnering with one another in new ways! There is still time to volunteer or donate towards our efforts this Annual Workday—please visit our Workday page for more information or to help us spread the word!