Kathy Chavez, Author at Seed To Oaks

Recover Learning Losses from “COVID Slide” with an Oaks Summer Academy

Posted on April 9, 2021 (April 9, 2021)

The term “summer slide” refers to the way a student’s essential reading and math skills slip into decline over summer break. If summer break allows enough time for students’ skills to suffer, imagine what 12 months of “COVID slide” have done! An Oaks Summer Academy can help students recover from this setback and regain academic ground that will ready them to start the new school year strong. […]

We Are Whole-heartedly Here For You

Posted on April 2, 2021 (April 22, 2021)

Through collaboration between Whole Health and Seed to Oaks’ other programs, churches have been able to pivot to meet the health needs of their neighbors in some exciting, but practical ways. By placing a flu shot table at a Job One hiring event, or a hiring event calendar at a Covid-19 vaccination clinic, church partnerships […]

Devoted Church Volunteer Gets a Resume Makeover

Posted on March 26, 2021 (April 22, 2021)

Job One assists people from all backgrounds, with different skill sets, and in varying stages of their lives. We have helped many individuals that have either once retired and are in need of assistance with reentering the job market. Other times we see them through a change of career or passion that they have had […]

Simplifying the Hard Work of Meeting Your Neighbors

Posted on March 22, 2021 (March 25, 2021)

God is at work in your community. Meet Him there! […]

Let Us Not Grow Weary: Students Need You

Posted on March 12, 2021 (March 14, 2021)

Let’s face it, the past year has been the exact definition of “wearisome.” How can we take these words from scripture to “not grow weary in doing good” and be encouraged to press on to help struggling students when we are so tired ourselves? Read on for a fresh perspective as well as a straightforward plan for helping students in your community learn this summer. […]

How Can a Church Help Ease COVID restrictions?

Posted on March 5, 2021 (April 8, 2021)

Let’s talk and we’ll help you get started. […]

We Get by With a Little Help From Our Community

Posted on February 26, 2021 (March 14, 2021)

Seed to Oaks would not be the organization it is today without the support of so many from within the church and community. Similarly, Job One would not be able to place over 100 candidates into stable jobs without the support of second chance employers and businesses. We would like to extend our gratitude to […]

Neighborhood 360˚ Assessment Manager Offers Free, Limited Demographic Information

Posted on February 19, 2021 (February 19, 2021)

It is amazing how often we have preconceived ideas of who lives around us, and assume they are just like us. One of the services we offer to our church partners is a pre-assessment demographic overview of their neighborhood. A recent church leader new to the Neighborhood 360 Assessment said, “I had no idea our […]

COVID-Weary Schools and Students Need You, Church. Are You Ready?

Posted on February 12, 2021 (February 12, 2021)

Blurb: We’re all tired of dealing with the pandemic. Everywhere we look we’re reminded of the very big effect this microscopic virus has had on us and the world. The world of education is one of the hardest-hit. Whether the next few months will bring further restrictions or increasing freedoms is not yet known. What we do know is that we are called to be ready for ministry in every circumstance. What will it take to get students back on track–especially those who already struggle to learn without a pandemic to deal with? Read on to learn more. […]

Start Planning Your Health Initiative Now To Reach Neighbors In Spring

Posted on February 5, 2021 (February 5, 2021)

It is never the wrong time to start doing good for the sake of your neighbors. If your community lacks free resources for healthcare, consider health education class, a drive-through event, or a one-day health clinic at your church. […]

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