Service Matters
Four times a year, students step out of the classroom and into the community — assembling holiday packages, building shoebox gifts, and supporting elderly and unhoused neighbors. Leadership isn’t a lecture here. It’s something you practice by giving.
Grades: All · When: Quarterly · Serving: elderly & unhoused neighbors · Cost: Free
Open to all enrolled students · Staff-supervised · Counts toward service hours · Sponsor a Service Matters package ↗
Character, proven in public.
Service Matters turns the program’s character and leadership lessons into action. Each quarter, students plan and carry out a service project for neighbors who need it — the elderly, the unhoused, and families facing a hard season.
Students don’t just show up to volunteer — they help organize, lead, and reflect. It’s where they learn that leadership is service, and that they have something to give right now.
What students take on.
Lead a project
Students help organize each quarterly project — logistics, supplies, and roles included.
Holiday & care packages
Assembling and delivering holiday packages and shoebox gifts to neighbors in need.
Servant leadership
Guided reflection connects the work to who they're becoming — leaders who give back.
Class Matters has taught me key characteristics like leadership, life skills like respect, and it has bettered my confidence.
Joining & supporting
All enrolled students, across grades. Projects are designed so every age can contribute meaningfully.
Yes — we document participation so students can apply hours toward school or scholarship requirements.
Absolutely. A $35 Service Matters package funds the holiday and shoebox gifts students assemble and deliver.
Give a hand. Build a leader.
Join the next service day, or fund the packages students deliver.