HENDRICKS AVENUE PARTNESHIP INITIATIVE
(HAPI)
What is HAPI?
Hendricks Avenue Partnership Initiative is a faith based partnership between Southside United Methodist Church (SUMC) and Hendricks Avenue Elementary School (HAE) that seeks to address known academic, social and emotional needs of HAE students and their families. Our mission is to partner with our community to provide the resources and support necessary to empower our neighborhood students and families with dignity, academic and social enrichment.
HAPI School Supply Drive
Now - August 7th
SUMC, we are collecting for HAPI! Now through August 7th we are collecting backpacks, shoes and school supplies for students at Hendricks Avenue Elementary as part of HAPI. (The Hendricks Avenue Partnership Initiative, or “HAPI” began in 2012 and is is a faith-based partnership through Duval County Public Schools between Southside UMC and Hendricks Ave Elementary School.) Please sign up to help all students start the first day of school ready and prepared to learn!
HAPI Back to School Needs Request > Click Here
There are 2 ways to help:
#1 Shop for needed items and drop them off by Aug 7th to the church front office.
• To shop & donate items needed: You can sign up to bring in shoes, backpacks or school supplies. (Items should be dropped off in the Southside UMC front office by Aug 7th at 4pm.)
Click here for more information and to sign up!
If you signup through the link above to shop and bring in items from a school supply list, you will need this list. Click this link to print a copy or you can grab a copy from the church front office. Click here for supply list!
#2 Make a monetary donation towards needed supplies, shoes and backpacks.
• You can support the school drive through a monetary donation. Click here to donate online!
Every little bit helps to bless children embarking on a new school year!
OUR PROGRAMS
Friday Food for a Family
Each Friday, volunteers drop off a bag of groceries for a HAE student in need. If you would like to contribute, contact Dale Tedder at d.tedder@southsidemethodist.org. Click here for suggested grocery items.
Angel Tree
During the Christmas Season, members of our church and community come together to help Hendricks Avenue Elementary School students and their families have gifts and a meal at Christmas. Click here to sign up.
HAPI House Boutique and Food Pantry
The HAPI House Boutique provides new and gently used clothing for both boys and girls. The Boutique also provides backpacks and school supplies. Additionally, the HAPI House maintains a fully stocked food pantry of non perishable items. The HAPI House is open by appointment only.
In-School Programming
HAPI provides volunteer tutors to extended day students in grades kindergarten through third grade. HAPI volunteers are also in the kindergarten classrooms during center time. HAPI also sponsors after school activites for students in extended day with our partners Dance for Joy and Digital Music Academy.
Prayer Partners
HAPI provides a prayer partner for each faculty and staff member of HAE. Click here to sign up to pray for a teacher or administrator for the 2018-2019 school year. We also hold a prayer walk around the campus on the day before school begins at 2 pm. Join us!
Back To School Drive
At the beginning of each school year members of our church and community sponsor Hendricks Avenue Elementary students in need by providing back packs, school supplies, and a back to school outfit. Please click here for a complete list of school supplies. Email Angie Cosper, Director of Children's Ministries, at a.cosper@southsidemethodist.org if you would like to sponsor a child.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer
Complete the volunteer application below and we will contact you shortly about how you can make a difference in the lives of HAE students.
Donate
Whatever your reason for donating and however you choose to make your donation, we are grateful for your support.
Thank you!
Questions? Contact
If you have any questions about our partnership, we would love the opportunity to share with you. Please email Christa Crapps, our HAPI staff liason, and she will be happy to answer your questions.
Email Christa
VOLUNTEER WITH US
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION