Growing Minds, Growing Faith!
Helping children flourish academically and spiritually through Christ-centered relationships.
Renewal Scholars After-School
Tutoring Program
Renewal Scholars After-School Tutoring Program
Education is one of the keys to helping children escape generational poverty. Many young people in our community face incredible challenges.
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Our goal is to help remove the obstacle to that student getting a good education by working alongside them one on one to encourage them, hold them accountable, and help them develop relationships with our tutors.
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One on one works. When kids get individualized attention, they tend to do better in school but also in relationships. They want to have relationships with adults who are going to encourage them and help them set goals and achieve those goals.
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We've partnered with local schools to identify students who are not yet reading at grade level (haven’t passed the IREAD standardized test). There’s a gap where they keep getting further behind because schools don’t have the resources to help them catch up. Because of where they are in school, they’re not getting intervention in the classroom any longer because they’re supposed to have already learned this.
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That's where we step in. Our program helps fill in the gap and gives students extra attention and resources to learn how to read at grade level.
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Every afternoon, renewal Scholars welcomes children into a place where they are known, encouraged, challenged, and loved. Our transportation team brings scholars from local schools and homes to Renewal, where volunteers invest in each child through individualized instruction, encouragement, and Christ-centered relationships.
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Each tutoring session includes 45 minutes of one-on-one tutoring and 45 minutes of personalized learning through IXL. Throughout the afternoon, scholars enjoy a snack, hear a Bible story, and engage in meaningful discussion.
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At Renewal Scholars, education and discipleship grow together.
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Renewal Scholars' Stories
One scholar entered the year convinced
that two digit multiplication was impossible.
With patient encouragement from his tutor,
confidence replaced fear. Once the concept.
clicked, he eagerly solved problem after problem,
celebrating each success with excitement.
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Another scholar narrowly missed passing the
IREAD assessment on the first attempt. Rather than
becoming discouraged, he approached every tutoring
session with determination He learned to slow down, read
each question carefully, and trust the skills he had developed.
When he passed on his second attempt, the celebration with
his mother reminded us that every milestone represents a changed future.
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Looking Ahead
Renewal Scholars currently serves approximately thirty-two scholars, which is close to the capacity of our existing facility. As God provides opportunities for future expansion, we look forward to serving even more children and families through academic support and Christ-centered relationships.
​Renewal Scholars exists because people like you choose to invest in the lives of children in our community. Whether you give financially, volunteer your time, donate supplies, or pray for our ministry, you become part of helping scholars grow academically, build confidence, and experience the love of Christ.
Please consider partnering with us in this Kingdom work.
Give Financially
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Your financial support helps remove barriers that keep children from succeeding. Donations help provide:
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Transportation for scholars, curriculum, supplies and tutoring materials, technology and software, healthy snacks, volunteer support, and operating expenses that keep the program running
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Every gift helps us continue providing free, high-quality tutoring to families who need it most.
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Volunteer as a Tutor
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You don't have to be a teacher to change a child's life.
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Our volunteer tutors receive training, lesson plans, and all the materials they need. The greatest qualification is simply a willingness to encourage and invest in a child each week.
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Just 45 minutes a week can have a lasting impact.
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Donate Snacks & Supplies
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A simple snack can make a big difference after a long school day. We gladly accept donations such as:
Individually wrapped snacks, Juice boxes/Capri Suns, Small Bottles of Water
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These gifts help create a welcoming environment where every scholar feels cared for.
Items can be dropped off to 8748 Bel Air Dr. Indianapolis