Get Involved
Looking to contribute to our mission of supporting every student in reaching their full potential? Explore various ways to get involved with Families Helping Families and make a positive impact in your community.
Volunteer Your Time and Talents
Are you passionate about making a difference? Join us as a volunteer and help remove obstacles that hinder student success.
Choose from a range of opportunities
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Join our fundraising committee or becoming an FHF grant writer
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Volunteer with our web and social media committee
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Be a part of our Solutions Team, responding to community requests for help
Become A School Representative
Are you a dedicated parent or community member with a heart for helping families? Families Helping Families is seeking school representatives for each ACPS school.
This remote role, which can be shared by two people, can have a significant impact.
As A School Representative, You Will
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Share FHF communications with the school PTO/community to ensure families in need are aware of available resources.
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Foster connections between school counselors/family support workers and the PTO/community regarding family needs.
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Collaborate with FHF leadership to support fundraising and advocacy efforts by sharing your school families’ needs.
Meet Our Helpers
Our Volunteers
Heidi Gilman Bennett Teacher Appreciation Initiative Lead – fhflovesacpsteachers@gmail.com
Mary Nacey Teacher Appreciation Events
Jeannine Loukas Founding FHF group member
Desi S. ACPS Student and FHF Website Design Coordinator
Carlisha Wilson UX Designer and Website Auditor
Melanie Bowyer Moving Help
And a special thanks to members of the Solutions Team
Our Representatives
Agnor Hurt Elementary Taisa Brooks
Albemarle High School Emily Holmstrom
Baker Butler Elementary Courtney Zehnter, & Allison Ochs
Broadus Wood Elementary Valerie Funk
Brownsville Elementary Sarah Harris
Burley Middle Lisa Christianson/Kamisha Spencer
Center One Karen Fink
Crozet Elementary Mary Heppner
Greer Elementary Tiphony Barmore
Henley Middle Sarah Harris
Hollymead Elementary. Megan Kopley
Journey Middle Ronica Turner
Lab School Melanie Bowyer
Lakeside Middle VACANT
Meriwether Lewis Elementary Erin Valett
Monticello High School Lauren Martinez & Joe Weaver
Mountainview Elementary Providence Smith
Murray Elementary Jennifer Iyengar
Red Hill Elementary Arilana Zlotnick
Scottsville Elementary Renee Lundgren
Stone-Robinson Elementary Leah Shiraishi & Charlotte Dickerson
Stony Point Elementary Beth Kessler
Walton Middle Karen Collier
Western High School Lauren Otto
Woodbrook Elementary VACANT