Missions & Community Engagement

"Children First" School Partnerships

Our partnerships with Mark Twain Elementary and Dover Elementary in Richardson ISD provide opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and educators in our community.

Whether reading with students, joining them for Buddy Fun Day, or supporting the hard work of the staff at their schools, it never fails to warm our hearts as we participate in the educational journey.

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Support both schools by joining their PTAs as a community member at www.joinpta.org.

Get ready to volunteer each year by completing the annual RISD volunteer application, which includes authorization for a background check. Be sure to indicate your interest in volunteering at Dover and/or Mark Twain Elementary Schools.

From our Partner School Principals

Because of your generosity, our students now have additional resources to strengthen their reading skills, spark their imagination, and come to school prepared and confident. These supplies not only support academic success, but they also remind our students that their community believes in them and is cheering them on. The smiles on our kiddos faces say it all. 
- Mercy Nazario Cruz, Mark Twain Elementary School Principal

By providing consistent mentorship and early literacy support through We Read Together, [FUMCR] volunteers offer students the individualized attention they need to flourish as readers while simultaneously acting as a vital support system for the faculty. This initiative doesn't just improve reading levels; it fosters a deep sense of community and ensures that Dover’s students and teachers feel genuinely seen and celebrated.
- Jenn Balch, Dover Elementary School Principal 

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