Fall 2023 Happenings at Florence Howard Elementary

Florence Howard Elementary School recently hosted a Fall Festival, with the help of Fuse Project and Order of Fuse members. The ABC Academic Support Program collaborated with Round but Square Studios and The Cookery Project to provide monthly Art and Cooking Club sessions for students, focusing on social-emotional learning and hands-on culinary education. This initiative aims to create transformative opportunities for academic and personal growth, fostering a strong sense of community within the Avenue community.

The Historic Avenue Foundation: Partners in Education

Learn more about our on-going and new partnerships in the Avenue community with Florence Howard Elementary School, Calloway-Smith Middle School, Pathway K-5, and our new SPARK Summer Camp at Lily Baptist Church.

Grant Funds Put to Work in the Avenue - Fall 2022

Here is a snapshot of what has been going on in the Avenue since grant funds were awarded and how they have been utilized.

Order of Fuse: Day of Service in the Avenue

We are so excited for this diverse group of young professionals to embark together on a year of networking with other difference makers in our city, volunteering, and giving back in a unique way. Here is what they have been up to lately.

Literacy Camp and Teacher Appreciation at FHES

Programs and events like these are vital to our mission in The Avenue by allowing us to connect with the residents and forge relationships in the community so that we can work hand in hand together to create transformational change and break the cycle of poverty.

Lip Sync Battle: 2022 Recap & 2023 Date Announcement

This year’s event was one for the books, we certainly couldn’t have made it the success it was without all our volunteers, donors, attendees, and sponsors. And now, we are already focusing on planning for the 3rd annual Lip Sync Battle to be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023! Be sure to mark your calendars now because you won’t want to miss what we have in store for year three! In fact, if you are interested in participating next year as a team, guest entertainer, judge, volunteer, or sponsor, it’s not too early to let us know!

EventsFuse ProjectMay 4, 2022Lip Sync Battle, LSB, Florence Howard Elementary School, FHES

Read Across America Day at FHES

We have had a very busy year so far in the Avenue community. In addition to our annual Lip Sync Battle fundraiser benefiting The Historic Avenue Foundation, we have celebrated literacy, Black history, and school spirit. We are also working diligently to prepare for the 2022 launch of our new K3 program! Be sure to stay tuned to our social media channels for updates on the latest news and volunteer opportunities in the Avenue community.

Order of Fuse Summer Activity Bags at FHES

One of our small groups provided summer activity bags for students at Florence Howard Elementary School. The activity bags were filled with fun toys, games, puzzles, coloring books, and more! The bags gave children the opportunity to entertain themselves in an engaging and stimulating way, especially when sitting at home on a “boring” summer afternoon.

Order of FuseFuse ProjectOctober 12, 2021FHES, Florence Howard Elementary School

Incentivized Reading Program Partnership with FHES

The goal of The Historic Avenue Foundation is to help end generational poverty--- in direct collaboration with community members---by using a holistic approach that focuses on building mixed-income housing, investing in equitable education, and providing transformational community wellness programs.

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