About Kids Count
Work Teams
Kids Count is divided into teams that work in the community.
School Team
- planning both regular and one-time enrichment programs for Rawlings Elementary
- helping build strong relationships with the Rawlings Elementary teachers and staff
- coordinating with the Volunteer Team to continually improve how we serve
- current team members: Suranji Nimalendran (leader), Sibet Grantham, Ande Lister
Host Team
- supporting Kids Count at Faith United Methodist Church
- planning enrichment programs for Kids Count at Faith United Methodist Church
- exploring new collaborative relationships in the neighborhoods near Rawlings Elementary
- coordinating with the Volunteer Team to continually improve how we serve
- current team members: Nancy Walsh (leader), Arianne Smith, Rosemary & Francis Davis
Volunteer Team
- recruiting volunteers to serve as mentors and tutors
- supporting the volunteers (e.g. setting up orientations, communication on ideas and issues)
- enhancing diversity within our organization
- coordinating with the School and Host Teams to continually improve how we serve
- current team members: Kim Beach (leader), Amanda Davis, Judy Moore
Fundraising & Publicity Team
- building a foundation of individual and family financial support “one-on-one”
- identifying and writing grants
- organizing special events
- current team members: Ward Simonton (leader)