adopt-a-school Archive

Tony Evans to Endorse 20/20 on May 29

0 Comments Published by coalitionnyc May 14th, 2008 in events, adopt-a-school, 2020 vision, tony evans

A night for all pastors, church deacons and elders, youth ministers, educators, community leaders, and congregants still uncertain about 20/20 Vision for Schools or not sure what to do next in adopting a local school. Come hear Rev. Dr. Tony Evans of the Urban Alternative, a nationally recognized faith leader and President of the National […]

20/20 Vision for Schools: Resources for your ministry

0 Comments Published by coalitionnyc February 2nd, 2008 in resources, adopt-a-school, 2020 vision

2020 Vision for Schools is a new campaign of the Coalition of Urban Youth Workers to transform public education in New York City within a single generation of students.  For generations, NYC has failed to deliver on its promise to children that if they stay in school, they will be equipped with the skills they […]

2020 Vision explained in 3 minutes 33 seconds

0 Comments Published by coalitionnyc February 2nd, 2008 in videos, adopt-a-school, 2020 vision

More info.

2020 Vision Presentation Audio/Slides/Notes

0 Comments Published by coalitionnyc January 31st, 2008 in resources, adopt-a-school, 2020 vision

Listen

Thanks to all who attended the 2020 Vision breakout session at the Greater New York Pastors Prayer Summit. As promised, here are the workshop audio, PowerPoint slides, and presentation notes PDF. Feel free to duplicate the materials and customize them for your congregations. If you weren’t at the Summit, and are still exploring whether 2020 […]

20/20 Vision for Schools flyer

0 Comments Published by coalitionnyc January 24th, 2008 in adopt-a-school, 2020 vision

Front

Back

Find out more.

20/20 Vision for Schools logo and website

0 Comments Published by coalitionnyc January 15th, 2008 in adopt-a-school, 2020 vision

The 20/20 Vision website is live. Content and functionality is being refined and added regularly so check it frequently. Here are some key links:
Home
Resources
About

New Adopt-a-School resources

3 Comments Published by coalitionnyc July 30th, 2007 in resources, adopt-a-school, jeremy del rio

Adopt-a-School: An Idea whose Time has Come
Jeremy Del Rio @ UYWI 2007

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+ AUDIO: Adopt-a-School: An Idea whose Time has Come - NEW from UYWI 2007
+ BOOK: Playbook: A Campus Ministry Primer for Cities
+ POWERPOINT: Adopt a School: An Idea Whose Time Has Come - NEW from UYWI 2007
+ BLOGPOSTS: Blog posts tagged with Adopt-a-School.
+ TIMELINE: […]

A dream come true

1 Comment Published by coalitionnyc July 26th, 2007 in adopt-a-school

Last Friday and Saturday, an entire neighborhood witnessed answered prayers with their own eyes as the guy who organized this as a tribute to old-school hip hop,

coordinated this as a tribute to new school opportunity:

Eleven years ago, thirteen young people ages 14-22 overcame the lack of money, space, equipment, and paid staff to establish […]

Timeline: Adopt-A-School Generates Traction

0 Comments Published by coalitionnyc May 9th, 2007 in adopt-a-school

[Photo courtesy of Michael Mowery.]
It never ceases to amaze me how the right idea at the right time can inspire action. Sometimes, it takes a while the idea to germinate underground before sprouting. But good seed in good soil with good nurture produces good fruit.
So it’s been with Adopt-a-School.
Timeline
+ Jan 2006 — After contemplating […]