By the Numbers |
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4,589Total volunteer hours +33% over last year |
2,044Students impacted |
$165.8K+Est. volunteer value +40% over last year |
72Active volunteers |
76Teachers participating +15% over last year |
21Schools served |
2025-26 Program Highlights
Student & School Impact
- Supported a high school Speech and Debate Club whose students earned a 2nd Place finish in competition
- Supported teachers and schools with classroom assistance, mentoring, tutoring, and enrichment activities across multiple grade levels
- Assisted with PSSA standardized testing, the Regional Middle School Science Fair, Retro Recess, and the Holiday Shoppe
- Expanded volunteer placements to Council Rock High School South's Preschool Program, creating a unique four-generation learning environment
- Extended S.A.G.E.'s impact beyond the classroom by supporting five local blood drives held at school
Organizational Growth
- Partnered with Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) to create a video explaining and promoting the benefits of S.A.G.E. for students, teachers, schools, and volunteers
- Increased active volunteer hours by 33+%
- Increased teacher participation over 15%
- Increased volunteer value nearly 40%
Volunteer Development
Provided training opportunities in:
- English Language Development (ELD) • Mandated Reporting
- Volunteer best practices and support
2025-26 Challenges
- Limited access to school liaisons and teachers due to administrative constraints
- The need for increased teacher engagement and utilization of volunteers
- Enhancing volunteer orientation and ongoing training opportunities
- Expanding community awareness and visibility of S.A.G.E.
- Increasing Board engagement and organizational capacity
Looking Ahead: 2026 and Beyond
- Launching the Bridging Generations, Building Futures Intergenerational Mentoring Pilot Program
- Strengthening Board development and leadership
- Responding to decreasing funding sources for education and nonprofits
- Expanding community awareness, partnerships, and volunteer engagement
- Building stronger communication and collaboration with school personnel and
- community partners
- Continuing to address organizational challenges while growing S.A.G.E.'s impact throughout the community
