On September 12, a group of 15 women gathered at a cabin on Lake Nottley for the first meeting of the Canopy Home Team. The Canopy Home Team acts as a volunteer staff, exponentially multiplying Canopy Life’s ability to communicate our story and engage our community. Team members provide professional guidance from their areas of expertise, as well as get their hands dirty in day-to-day operations.
As many of you know, Christi is our only US staff member, and there is far more to be done than can be executed by only one person. We are so thankful for the unique perspective each team member brings to the unified vision of Canopy Life, and excited that these ladies have committed to invest their skills and talents in the stateside operations of the Academy for the next year. Without further ado, meet the Team.
Academics: Rebecca Dearman and Cindy Poundstone
Administrative Systems: Nicole Saffell
Child Sponsorship: Cara Hain, Sara Curtis, Brittany Bader and Shannon Farmer
Communications: Jessica Coleman, Kendall Green, Anna Hickey, Beth Romanoski, and Steph Whitacre
Event Planning: Jeanne Rickenbaker
Prayer Tribe: Kathleen Moosa
Join the Canopy Home Team for two events this fall!
Family Harvest Hoopla (October 15)
Come join us for a fun, relaxed evening at Matilda’s Cottage, a whimsical venue in the heart of Alpharetta. There will be music, fun activities for kids, delicious chili and an awesome s’mores roast.
This has all the makings of being a fun night that you won’t want to miss. Get your tickets today (space is limited)!
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Canopy 100 (September 22 – December 31)
At Canopy Life Academy, our mission is to prepare Kenyan children to create a better future for their communities. We desire to be a nurturing place, much like a tree canopy, where African students can grow and thrive. The canopy of a tree acts as a protective layer, where outside life can take shelter. Not only is the canopy the most beautiful, visible part of a tree, it is also essential to the well being of the entire forest. The canopy’s root system is what supplies it with nutrient-rich food. The healthier the root system on the ground, the more expansive the canopy is at the top.
That’s why, between now and the end of the year, Canopy Life is focusing on widening our support team (or, as we like to describe it, “deepening our root system”) in three specific areas: relationships, resources, and sharing the Canopy Life story with a wider audience. We are calling this initiative the Canopy 100.
In 100 Days (beginning September 22 and ending December 31) our goal is to:
- Equip 100 sponsors to mentor students through our child sponsorship program. In January 2016, the Academy will welcome a fresh class of 4th graders through our doors. During Canopy 100, our goal is to see every child in our program, both current and incoming, be surrounded with a complete sponsor family before the end of the year.
- Raise $100,000, allowing us to focus our energy and resources on the facilities and staff necessary to continue growing the school. This funding will also enable us to add a new 4th grade class in January, and will allow our current class of 4th graders to continue with the Academy in 5th grade.
- Share the Canopy Life story with 100 new friends in small group-style settings. You can help us meet this goal by inviting 5-7 friends to gather around your kitchen table to share a cup of coffee and hear the story God is writing through Canopy Life Academy and its students.
As you can see, this fall is going to be a fast-paced, exciting season at Canopy Life! If you would like to learn more about the above events or how you can get involved as part of the Canopy Home Team, please contact us at info@canopylife.org.