We believe that each community has unique needs and individuals that are well-suited to meet those needs out of their time, talents and treasure. Christians have a special responsibility to notice the needs in their community and look out for those who are particularly vulnerable, especially orphans, widows, and the poor. High school drop-out rates for African-American males in Asheville hover around 70 % (Asheville-Citizen Times) and many children in our community are reading below grade-level (please look at the test results for Asheville City Schools at http://www.ncreportcards.org ). In addition to these statistics, the struggles of the children whom we tutor after-school have prompted us to work toward more comprehensive solutions. Our goal is to provide mature Christian teachers to work with children while they are still young, to teach these same children for a number of years, and to partner with parents, relatives and churches.
If you are interested in giving to the school, we encourage you to come and see the needs and how God is providing. Simply call Director Coral Jeffries at 776-6227 to set up an appointment. The children you meet, the stories you hear, and the needs you see will help you become more informed about our mission and perhaps give of your time or your treasure or your talent.
New Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9035 Asheville, NC 28815
The Apostle Paul, when entrusted with spreading the good news in distant lands by leaders in Jerusalem, reports "only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do." Galatians 2:10
Wish List--Updated in Fall 2011
Gift Cards--we would especially love gift cards from Staples, Office Depot, Ingles, Lowe's, Home Depot, Amazon or Barnes and Noble. We also need gas gift cards to be given as door prizes, etc.
Class room supplies—paper towels, facial tissues, hand sanitizer, Clorox spray for hard surfaces, Clorox/Lysol wipes, bandaids, and healthy snacks.
Specific Books--Scholastic has put together sets of books that align with the Core Knowledge Curriculum that we use at New City. We are looking for a generous individual to purchase a set for our kindergarten, first, second, or third grade. Call Coral Jeffries (776-6227 if you are interested in helping). We want to set up a Birthday book program for New City. The estimated cost is $600 for one year. Please contact Coral to find out more about funding this program for one year.
Suggested individual books--New City has a Wish List available on Amazon. Follow the link from our home page.
Gently used office printers, laptops or other office equipment.
Puzzles, games, Legos, Playmobile, videos—if we don’t need what is donated, we can often pass it on to our families.
School desks, chairs, and bookcases—we will be adding a grade a year and will have ongoing needs for furniture.
Children's books on CDs.
Used Printer Cartridges--please collect them and bring them to the school or call Principal Woods (776-6228) and let her know that you have some. We can turn these in for money or credits for office supplies.
