#EnonAndJBKelly

Today, Saturday, 8/25/12, I had the opportunity to witness one of many ways that faith-based groups and community organizations can partner with public schools for the success of our students.

Today, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church partnered with John B. Kelly Elementary School to provide hundreds of book bags (and school supplies I believe) to the school's children. Hundreds of people showed up at Kelly today, early, to be entertained with singing, step groups, a drum line group, inspirational remarks and prayer for the success of the school year.

In an environment and world in which some of our colleagues don't want church and state to EVER cross, I disagree! There is a place for religious groups and other community organizations in a collaborative effort to meet the needs of our students. Enon proved that today. With the supply of free book bags, these families can now focus their financial resources, whether limited or not, on other supplies or services.

While $15 or $20 may not seem like a big deal to some, multiply that by the number of children in the family and something as simple as a book bag now becomes a huge expense.

So a huge ((((SHOUT OUT)))) to Enon for supplying our children with book bags!
While other wealthy organizations are providing millions in funding and resources to others, Enon was a blessing to the children and families of John B. Kelly Elementary School today and for that I'm sure they are grateful.