Service-Learning Initiatives Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Upper Arlington Middle Schools (Jones and Hastings), Upper Arlington, OH

Focus Area: Service-learning projects that integrate community service with academic learning; civic responsibility and community engagement

Eligibility:

• Middle school service-learning committees
• Projects that align with district's service-learning mission
• Initiatives engaging students in meaningful community impact

Award Purpose: Supports service-learning initiatives that enrich students' academic experience by integrating classroom learning with community service. Helps develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, civic responsibility, and fosters empathy and social responsibility. Prepares students to become engaged, thoughtful citizens.

Recent Projects Funded:

• Buddy Berry keynote speaker for all 1,500 middle school students, with grade-level service themes including environmental stewardship (7th grade) and veterans' support/civic responsibility (8th grade)

Funding Approach: UA+Ed serves as lead funder and coordinates additional funding from district service-learning budget and school PTOs

• Email: Alice@UAEducationFoundation.com
• Phone: 614-487-5007 ext. 1120 or 614-361-9140 (cell)

Mailing Address:
1619 Zollinger Rd.