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Independence, MO —
An event that started off as bringing the community together to support a handful of new schools transferring into the Independence School District, continues to grow.
“Project Shine is completely volunteer driven,” said Lori Worth, organizer of the event. “Without the help of our volunteers, Project Shine wouldn’t exist.”
Project Shine began as Extreme School Makeover four years ago when Three Trails, Korte and Sugar Creek elementary schools along with Nowlin Middle School and Van Horn High School came into the Independence district from the Kansas City School District. At that time, the event served two purposes – to unite a community behind the transfer and to help revitalize the buildings. More than 2,000 volunteers came out that first year and interest has not waned.
The name became Project Shine, but the focus is still the same. Five new schools are chosen each year to complete numerous projects, including painting and landscaping. This year’s schools are Thomas Hart Benton, Santa Fe Trail and Spring Branch elementary schools, Hanthorn Early Education and Van Horn.
“Project Shine gives people an opportunity to come together for a common cause,” Worth said. “What better cause than the children of our community, our future.”
Project Shine is from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 14. Individuals or groups can volunteer, and the event will happen rain or shine. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Lunch will be provided and snacks and refreshments will be served throughout the day. Community members who are interested can pre-register online or by mail until Wednesday. After that, bring the completed application to the Project Shine event location the day of the event.
If volunteering is not an option, monetary donation as well as supplies are being accepted.
Corporate sponsors are also needed. Currently, ATK, Sheet Metal Workers Local 2 and Missouri Organic are serving in the Partner Sponsor Level. Among the business in the Community Sponsor Level are Allen Lefko, Centerpoint Medical Center, AFS Business and Personal Financial Planning, Chick-fil-A, Edward Jones Investments, Hawthorn Bank, Hy-Vee, the Independence Chamber of Commerce, the Inter-City Sugar Creek Optimist Club, Keller’s Flowers, State Farm Insurance agent Kim Downey, Stewardship Capital, United Consumers Credit Union and United Rental.
For more information on how to donate or to become a volunteer, visit the Independence School District’s Project Shine website at www.ourschoolsshine.org.
Questions can also be answered by calling the Independence School District Foundation office at 816-521-5300, ext. 10049. Applications can be faxed to 816-521-5667.
An event that started off as bringing the community together to support a handful of new schools transferring into the Independence School District, continues to grow.
“Project Shine is completely volunteer driven,” said Lori Worth, organizer of the event. “Without the help of our volunteers, Project Shine wouldn’t exist.”
Project Shine began as Extreme School Makeover four years ago when Three Trails, Korte and Sugar Creek elementary schools along with Nowlin Middle School and Van Horn High School came into the Independence district from the Kansas City School District. At that time, the event served two purposes – to unite a community behind the transfer and to help revitalize the buildings. More than 2,000 volunteers came out that first year and interest has not waned.
The name became Project Shine, but the focus is still the same. Five new schools are chosen each year to complete numerous projects, including painting and landscaping. This year’s schools are Thomas Hart Benton, Santa Fe Trail and Spring Branch elementary schools, Hanthorn Early Education and Van Horn.
“Project Shine gives people an opportunity to come together for a common cause,” Worth said. “What better cause than the children of our community, our future.”
Project Shine is from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 14. Individuals or groups can volunteer, and the event will happen rain or shine. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Lunch will be provided and snacks and refreshments will be served throughout the day. Community members who are interested can pre-register online or by mail until Wednesday. After that, bring the completed application to the Project Shine event location the day of the event.
If volunteering is not an option, monetary donation as well as supplies are being accepted.
Corporate sponsors are also needed. Currently, ATK, Sheet Metal Workers Local 2 and Missouri Organic are serving in the Partner Sponsor Level. Among the business in the Community Sponsor Level are Allen Lefko, Centerpoint Medical Center, AFS Business and Personal Financial Planning, Chick-fil-A, Edward Jones Investments, Hawthorn Bank, Hy-Vee, the Independence Chamber of Commerce, the Inter-City Sugar Creek Optimist Club, Keller’s Flowers, State Farm Insurance agent Kim Downey, Stewardship Capital, United Consumers Credit Union and United Rental.
For more information on how to donate or to become a volunteer, visit the Independence School District’s Project Shine website at www.ourschoolsshine.org.
Questions can also be answered by calling the Independence School District Foundation office at 816-521-5300, ext. 10049. Applications can be faxed to 816-521-5667.
