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)