In cooperation with local school districts, we have:
- Donated graphing calculators and Bluetooth keyboards to North Hills High School library for lending
- North Hills high school students who cannot afford expensive ($125) “graphing” calculators needed for advanced math and science classes and the AP, SAT, ACT and Keystone Exams will now have access to them. North Hills Cares purchased 10 new calculators and refurbished 8 donated calculators that students will be able to check out of the NHHS library. Do you have a Texas Instruments TI-84 model or newer graphing calculator you no longer need? Please contact us at NorthHillsCaresinc@gmail.com to donate your calculator.
- North Hills high school students who cannot afford expensive ($125) “graphing” calculators needed for advanced math and science classes and the AP, SAT, ACT and Keystone Exams will now have access to them. North Hills Cares purchased 10 new calculators and refurbished 8 donated calculators that students will be able to check out of the NHHS library. Do you have a Texas Instruments TI-84 model or newer graphing calculator you no longer need? Please contact us at NorthHillsCaresinc@gmail.com to donate your calculator.
- Provided AW Beattie Career Center students with equipment required for job courses
- Did you know that students who attend A.W. Beattie Career Center have to supply their own tools for their programs? This can be a barrier to them pursuing a career in one of the school’s majors. For example, a cosmetology kit costs over $300; Automotive Technology tools cost $200. North Hills Cares was able to purchase a kit for a student who wanted to attend Beattie for cosmetology but could not afford the required equipment. We expect to continue supporting Beattie students as need expands.
- Did you know that students who attend A.W. Beattie Career Center have to supply their own tools for their programs? This can be a barrier to them pursuing a career in one of the school’s majors. For example, a cosmetology kit costs over $300; Automotive Technology tools cost $200. North Hills Cares was able to purchase a kit for a student who wanted to attend Beattie for cosmetology but could not afford the required equipment. We expect to continue supporting Beattie students as need expands.
- Paid tuition for students’ summer school and College in High School courses
- Provides ‘Care Closet’ items for NH elementary schools
- North Hills Cares supports the “Care Closets” at North Hills elementary schools. These closets, located in the health office, have clothing, toiletries and personal care items available to any student in need.
- North Hills Cares supports the “Care Closets” at North Hills elementary schools. These closets, located in the health office, have clothing, toiletries and personal care items available to any student in need.
- Purchased musical instruments for autism support classrooms
- Hosted school supplies giveaways
- Advocated for free breakfasts at every school
- 2018 ESL Summer Camp at Christ Episcopal Church
- North Hills Cares organized a weekly summer day camp at Christ Episcopal Church in Ross in 2018 for English as a Second Language elementary students in the North Hills School district. Children came together for story-time, crafts and playtime that allowed them to practice their English speaking, listening and reading skills in the friendly context of other children who are also learning to communicate in a new language. During the camp, their parents had a chance to network.
- North Hills Cares organized a weekly summer day camp at Christ Episcopal Church in Ross in 2018 for English as a Second Language elementary students in the North Hills School district. Children came together for story-time, crafts and playtime that allowed them to practice their English speaking, listening and reading skills in the friendly context of other children who are also learning to communicate in a new language. During the camp, their parents had a chance to network.
- Funded 2018 Summer Bookmobile
- North Hills Cares funded the Allegheny County Library Services Bookmobile to visit West View and Highcliff Elementary School during summer 2018. Children and their families in the nearby neighborhoods were encouraged to check out books, which allowed our kids to keep up and improve their reading skills during summer break.
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