We are looking for an Executive Director (click here)Interested parties can email their resumes to the address below:bonniepittl3@gmailOr by regular mail to:Kettering Backpack ProgramPO Box 86Dayton Ohio 4540Empowering Children and Fighting Hunger One Backpack at a Time percent of school age children in Kettering qualify for the free/reduced lunch programstudents in Kettering receive nutritional bags of food to sustain them over the weekend when school breakfasts and lunches are not available. elementary/middle schools in Kettering are being served.Counselors choose the at-risk students who need weekend nutrition.The school counselors place bags of food discreetly in the student's backpacks on Fridays.Every week we provide the children with individual servings of fruit cups, prepared pudding, vegetables, cereal, applesauce, microwavable ravioli, mac & cheese and 100% fruit juice.Support our mission by becoming a volunteer or making a donation.We empower Kettering school-age children to overcome obstacles caused by povertyPlease add me to the KBP mailing list

"Bringing the Community Together One Backpack at a Time" Our site in Kettering (pictured above) is located at 3750 Far Hills Ave. Our classes and offices are on the south end of the 2nd floor of the Kettering Board of Education.  Our morning GED class will meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 to 12 with split instruction, one section focused solely on Math and the other focused around the Reading/Writing/Critical Thinking components necessary for success on the GED test. Our morning ESOL classes will meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9-12.  If you test into the Advanced ESOL class, that will meet on Monday and Wednesday morning  Evening ESOL and GED classes (GED Core and GED Advanced) meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8:30 PM. If none of these class times or locations fit into your busy schedule, we do offer distance education classes online for students trying to strengthen their skills and/or prepare for the GED test. Give us a call or send us an email today for more information on all of the exciting opportunities that Kettering ABLE is offering!

Our classes are free, and materials are provided to the students (assignments, notes, and worksheets to strengthen skills). Students are not required to purchase any books. It is strongly encouraged that students have a notebook and something to write with for class.  Back to the Top Any student wishing to join one of our classes must complete the orientation process and then they will be able to begin the next session of our classes.  Students must attend both parts being offered on the dates specified below. All Orientations are Conducted at our Kettering Site. Kettering (3750 Far Hills Ave.) (Must Attend Both Parts) GED AM Orientation  - Part 1 - February 1 at 9 AM Part 2 - February 2 at 9 AM ESOL AM Orientation - Part 1 January 30 at 9 AM Part 2 January 31 at 9 AM GED and ESOL PM Orientation  -  Part 1 - January 31 at 6 PM                                                                                                           Part 2 - February 2 at 6 PM

Interested students can contact our office at 499-1452, email Katie Miller  for information, or show up on time and we will make sure you can complete the process. It is best if you are there about 15 minutes early. As long as students know their personal information (address, s.s.#,DOB, phone #, email), they do not need to bring any other materials to orientation. We will provide students with all of the materials needed for classes, but it is a great idea to have a notebook, a pen, and a pencil. everki swift laptop backpack 17in Success starts with you and we are here to help you achieve your goals. osprey backpack owners manualYou can do it! daxter backpack Kettering ABLE operates with the support and monitoring of Ohio ABLE (a member of the Ohio Department of Higher Education).  tdog backpack

The Ohio Department of Higher Education is the governing board for public colleges, universities, and adult education centers in Ohio. We work in partnership with Project Read, the Dayton area's literacy coalition.  Project Read refers adults to Dayton area GED and English class sites.  Students who attend regularly are also eligible for free one-on-one tutoring with a trained volunteer through Project Read in addition to their classes. Back to the Office of Community Literacy Programs    Useful Links for Adult Learners    Back to the Top Donate to the Kettering Backpack ProgramPlease consider making a donation to help our children!       $0 -      $99 Corn Crusader   $100 -   $ 249 Peach Patron   $250 -    $499 Pudding Partner   $500 -    $999 Golden Graham Guardian$1,000 - $2,499 Mac & Cheese Champion$2,500 - $4,999 Fruit Cup Friend $5,000 -     Up   Peanut Butter Buddy (Your donations may be tax deductible - consult with your tax preparer)

If you would like to donate by check, please mail to:Kettering Backpack ProgramPO Box 86Dayton, OH 45409-0086Donate FoodIf you would like to donate food items please contact 937-684-2669. Listed below are the items needed.Individual pop-top microwavable ravioliIndividual serving cup of fruitSmall prepared puddingSmall cup of vegetablesIndividual Mac & CheeseCereal100% Fruit Juice BoxGranola/Cereal BarFruitJar of peanut butter Empowering Children and Fighting Hunger One Backpack at a Time Delivery of Food VolunteersVolunteers are needed to assist with food pick-up every 4-6 weeks. The food is picked-up at Walmart located on Dorothy Lane/Dixie and delivered to Christ Untied Methodist Church or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church . The time commitment is 45 minutes every 4 to 6 weeks. It is helpful if the volunteer for this position has a van or truck.We’re so glad that you’re here. Thank you for visiting our site. We're glad you found us. We want to make your first visit with us a positive experience.

Stop by one of the Welcome Centers on Sunday morning or contact Glenda Wilkins to find out about all Christ Church has to offer. What Can I Expect During My First Visit? Our greeters will be happy to help you find your way to our worship centers, the children's ministry areas, or the Cafes where you can enjoy a fresh cup of gourmet coffee and meet others. We want you to be comfortable and wear whatever you choose.  Suits to shorts, dress shoes to flip-flops, you'll see it all here! You will never be asked to identify yourself as a guest.  We are here to answer any questions that you may have about us, our ministries, or ways you can be involved, but only when you're ready.  If you would like us to contact you, simply give us contact info on your bulletin tear-off. We do take an offering during each worship service, but as our guest your presence is your gift to us.  If you choose to make an offering, we thank you for participating in God's work here.Want to meet a pastor or staff member?

Contact Glenda Wilkins, Spiritual Growth DirectorGlenda will be happy to answer any other questions you may have about Christ Church and your visit with us. Which service is right for me? We offer a variety of worship styles and schedules designed with you in mind including five worship services each Sunday at 2 campus locations. Sundays @ Kettering Campus 9:30 a.m. Praise & Reflections Worship (Praise held in Activity Center, Reflections held in Sanctuary)11 a.m. Heritage worship Plus, preview a message from Kettering Campus HERE. Sundays @ South Campus 9:35 & 11:15 am contemporary worship services Plus, preview a message from South Campus HERE. Contact Glenda Wilkins, Spiritual Growth DirectorGlenda will be happy to answer any other questions you may have about Christ Church and your visit with us. What do you offer for children and teens? Infants-3 year olds Childcare is offered for each of our worship services Preschool-5th Grade Age appropriate worship and classes are available for a full hour