Academic Excellence
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Future

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Welcome to South Linden.

25+ Years

of Excellence

93% Parent Satisfaction Rate

18:1 Student Teacher Ratio

About Harambee

Harambee is a missional Christian school serving students in grades Pre K-8 from economically-disadvantaged communities.

We partner with the broader Christian community in Columbus to provide quality faith-based education in loving community at no cost to families. Like God's grace, the opportunity to attend Harambee is a free gift.

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Hear from the Harambee Community

Harmbee Parent

"My daughter loves attending Harambee. She enjoys her teachers’ uplifting spirits and loves learning from the Bible each day. She especially appreciates how students’ hard work and effort are recognized. She has come a long way in her learning and continues to grow each day."

Harambee Alumn

“Harambee had a profound impact on my life and is where I started my relationship with God. The values and sense of community instilled in me at the school remain with me to this day. The school positively impacted me by showing me what it’s like to live in godly community, actively following in the example of Jesus Christ.”

Harambee Parent

"An ongoing battle for me as a single parent is having enough time to stay on top of everything. Harambee’s staff does plenty to help. My child and I both have strong relationships with teachers and staff, and the sense of community we have is one of the school’s greatest strengths."

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WE'RE HIRING - SECOND GRADE TEACHER AIDE

Are you interested in making a meaningful impact in the lives of elementary-aged students but want some flexibility to take breaks throughout the year from your work?

You may want to be Harambee's next Second Grade Teacher Aide!

This position is 30 hours a week when school is in session throughout a year-round school calendar. Starting compensation begins at $15 / hour.

Have more questions or want to request an application? Email Luke Smith at smithl@harambeechristian.org.

Know someone who might be a good fit for this role? Please consider passing on this job posting!

#harambee #joinourfamily #teacheraidesmaketheworldgoround

INVEST YOUR TAX-DOLLARS IN TUITION FOR STUDENTS

It's not too good to be true. Last year thousands of Ohio taxpayers turned their taxes into tuition for students in need through Ohio's Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) Tax Credit Program. And we expect this number to increase the more word gets out!

This is a phenomenal opportunity to align your tax dollars with your heart for Christ, faith-based education, and students in need at Harambee Christian School.

Follow the three easy steps at www.columbusopportunity/donate to get your tax credit, up to $750 for individuals and $1,500 for married couples filing jointly.

Then, help us spread the word to make an even greater impact!

#harambee #sgo #taxesandtuition

CHICKENS OF LINDEN

As we continue to unite with the broader community, we've been especially blessed to connect with South Linden Area Commissioner, Michelle Jamison.

Recently, Michelle was gracious enough to share her support - not just by praying powerfully over the school - but by sharing her pet chicken, Caroline, with the Harambee 1st Graders!

We are so grateful for her prayers, and of course, our time with Caroline the Chicken. Thank you, Michelle!

#harambee #linden #southlinden #chickensoflinden #letthechickenscometome

LOVE, A HARAMBEE PARENT

"I love the communication I get from Harambee. Every message I receive from my daughter’s teacher reminds me of their love for our family. Every day, my kids come home with smiles talking about the best parts of their day. I absolutely love Harambee - we all stick together!"

#harambee #lovestudents #lovefamilies #bettertogether

INVEST IN WHOLE FAMILIES

A mother in the community gets her young children involved at Harambee.

Some of these children grow up, pursue graduate degrees, become educators, and go on to become parents, themselves.

As a new generation of parents, they then enroll their own children in the same school community they grew up in.

This is just one example of many like it that we see at Harambee after 26 years of serving Columbus students and families.

What kind of changes can we see in families and communities in the NEXT 26 years?!

We need your help to find out!

You can leverage your strength on behalf of this vision by becoming a one-time or monthly financial partner.

To finish 2024 strong, we are prayerfully pursuing a goal of raising $200,000 by December 31st.

We invite you to join a community of partners who are making multigenerational impact today. Together, we can make an impact that continues to improve outcomes for entire families and communities.

www.harambeechristian.org/give

#harambee #investinfamilies #multigenerationalimpact

PRAYER CIRCLE - MOVING MOUNTAINS

Circle up and help us move a few mountains on behalf of students and families by reading and praying along with our latest Prayer Circle update:

https://www.harambeechristian.org/so/b3PC7yAh1?languageTag=en

#harambee #prayercircle #circleup #movingmountains

OVERHEARD AT HARAMBEE

Mrs. Brugler: -Shares a Bible teaching that explains how to start a relationship with Jesus-

Third Grader: “I’m gonna have to do this when I get home after I play Roblox!”

#harambee #overheardatharambee #prioritiesarepriorities

INVEST GOD'S POWER

As we pursue our year-end goal of raising $200,000 for students and families, we find ourselves encountering several other mountain-sized needs that require God's power.

Later this week we will be sending out our latest Prayer Circle update to subscribers who have signed up to pray for God's work here in this important season. We would love to add you to this list of prayer partners!

Joining Harambee's Prayer Circle will help you further invest God's power in the ministry here. We can do nothing without him, and we are better together when we appeal to his grace and provision.

Join the Prayer Circle by visiting www.harambeechristian.org/pray.

PUPS & PARENTS BIBLE STUDY

Recently, the Harambee Parent Bible Study entertained a guest lecturer who spoke on many pressing concerns for the modern dog, such as:

- What does the Bible have to say about destroying my owner's furniture?

- Can I bite the mailman and still go to Heaven?

- How do I store up treats in the life to come?

Needless to say, the parents were in "aww".

#harambee #pupsandparents #ruffinaroundingodsword

CAMERA REEL TAKEOVER

When you are a teacher who accidentally forgets her phone upstairs and asks your completely trustworthy students to bring it down for you, your camera reel might look like this...

#harambee #nophoneissafe

INVEST IN THE FUTURE

If you have been following us during this season, you know Harambee became an independent ministry effective July 1. This transition allows the school to pursue a vision of greater collaboration to improve outcomes for Columbus' inner city youth and their families.

The opportunities are tremendous. But the challenges are real. In the past, we received generous financial support as a part of Dwell Community Church's General Fund - a tremendous blessing to our students and families.

Now, in this new season of ministry, increasing our cheerful donor base is crucial to carry out our mission to help even more Columbus' inner city youth overcome challenges and thrive in the body of Christ.

It's our dream to partner with the broader community to pursue a vision that expands access and opportunities for even more students and families in need. Likewise, we plan to launch a capital campaign in the future to purchase our building from Dwell and make essential upgrades.

To finish 2024 strong, we are prayerfully pursuing a goal of raising $200,000 by December 31st.

What could the future hold in this new season of ministry? A school like Harambee in every neighborhood?

Sign us up! But we'll never be able to do it without your prayers and support. Your support of Harambee is more important than ever.

Stay tuned throughout the months of November and December as we highlight the various ways you can make an investment in expanding access to the Harambee opportunity.

#harambee #investinthefuture #forstudents #forfamilies #forcolumbus

THANK YOU

We thank God for friends old and new alike who joined us on Saturday to rally for Columbus' students and families in this new season of ministry.

In just one night:

-$42,474 was committed in one-time gifts and pledges.

- $927 of monthly giving was established

- $24,000 worth of SGO tax credits were claimed

- Several people committed to pray for Harambee students and expressed interest in becoming volunteers

The event, and your generosity, exceeded our expectations in every way, and we are grateful to grow an even larger base of support for students & families.

May God bless you richly as you grow as a champion for Harambee youth.

#harambee #thankyou

TAKE A BOW

By far, the BEST part of last Saturday's event was presenting awards to two beloved members of the Harambee community.

Our Harambee Champion Award was presented to Board Member, Wakeshia Ghee.

Entering the ministry as a parent of Harambee students, Wakeshia joined staff while working to receive her teaching license. She served as a teacher at Harambee for 10 years before taking on her current role as Board Member. We love you, Mrs. Ghee!

We were also thrilled to present our Alumni Thriver Award to Jahlaya Gumbs. Jahlaya attended Harambee through Fifth Grade (before we added Middle School) and returned to serve in key volunteer and staff roles. Today, she lovingly invests and shepherds young hearts and minds as one of our Pre School Teachers. We love you, Jahlaya!

Help us show some love for these two amazing women of God. His hand has so clearly been on their lives, and we celebrate them for the immense value they bring to our community and school.

#harambee #takeabow

DREAM WITH US

What could the future hold in this new season of ministry?

A missional Christian school surrounded by a diverse community of churches and supporters? A school like Harambee in every neighborhood?

Sign us up! But we'll never be able to do it without your prayers and support.

Hear from Sanctuary Columbus Pastor, Rich Johnson, and Harambee Parent and Board Member, Jacques McCoy, about the opportunities that exist for the broader Christian community to unite and rally for Columbus students and families.

We are so grateful to have these men of God to dream and serve with.

Watch the full Harambee - Past, Present, Future video by clicking the link in our bio.

#harambee #dreamwithus #expandopportunity #expandaccess #expandeducation #forcolumbus #forstudents #forfamilies #forthechurch #columbus #614

SOWING SEEDS

We are so excited to feature dear friends and families of the ministry in our latest video like Pastor Norman Brown and Monique McCoy.

Pastor Norman is the Executive Director of J. Jireh Ministries, where he has worked faithfully to establish God's Kingdom in Columbus since 2003. As someone who grew up in Linden, he knows both the unique challenges AND opportunities that exist for greater collaboration between Harambee and the broader community. We are so grateful for the investment and mentoring he has provided to Harambee leadership over the past year in this season of transition.

And what can we say about Monique? She has brought seven children through Harambee, served powerfully in key staff and volunteer roles, and now has the privilege of enjoying life as a Harambee grandparent. She is the definition of a Parent Champion!

Trust and believe the seeds being planted are ripe for the harvest as Harambee continues to make a multi-generational impact in the lives of Columbus students, families, and neighborhoods.

To watch the full video, check the link in our bio!

#harambee #sowingseeds

NEW VIDEO - PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

We were delighted to debut a new video project at our event this past Saturday.

We are SO GRATEFUL to our partners at @millsjames_ for helping our vision come to life on camera.

Enjoy this clip featuring two student success stories, and check out the full video by clicking the link in our bio.

#harambee #pastpresentfuture #letsstartamovement #forcolumbus #forstudents #forfamilies

PRAY FOR THE BBQ

We are excited to connect with champions old and new alike tomorrow at our third Harambee Scholarship Fundraising Dinner & Celebration!

While most of the seats have been reserved, there is always some more room at the table!

If you'd like to attend, please reach out and we can arrange some seats for you. (No cost.)

We will be debuting a new video, presenting two awards, and sharing opportunities for partnership as we work to expand access to life-changing education for more students and families.

Send us a DM or use the contact information attached if you want to join the party.

Even if you aren't attending, please join us in praying that this time would make much of God and all he is doing in our school and city!

#harambee #bbq #comehungry

CLASSROOM GOALS

When you have to leave the classroom to address a discipline issue and return to find your students reading together.

😭🥰❤️👏

#harambee #classroomgoals

ANIME STAFF BATTLE

We regularly see student artistic renditions of staff. And while some are more flattering than others, this is obviously THE BEST AND COOLEST staff drawing yet.

Who do YOU think will win this epic anime showdown between Mr. Gray and Mr. Pyle?

#harambee #studentart #letsgo

STAY TUNED

Over break we have been hard at work putting together a new video project featuring Harambee's past, present, and future.

We are excited to share it with you soon 😀

#harambee #staytuned

SERVING LINDEN TOGETHER WITH GOD'S HYGIENE

In Bible class, students have been exploring different ways God can use them to serve our community.

To learn more about how others are doing this, we were recently blessed to hear from another Linden ministry, @godshygiene.

These awesome women of God shared a powerful testimony about growing up without educational opportunities and the heart God has given them to serve the community by providing essential hygiene products to people in need.

They even generously donated care packages to each student!

Many students were impacted by what they heard and expressed gratitude for the vulnerable sharing and powerful testimony of God's faithfulness.

We are so excited to partner with this awesome ministry moving forward!

#harambee #linden #columbus #servingourcommunity #partnership #communitycollaboration

A BLESSING FOR NURSES

Harambee students LOVE the time they get to spend with nursing students from @capitalu, and this quarter was no different.

Nurses, thank you for building meaningful relationships with students that inspire them to do great things with their lives - we just KNOW there are some amazing future nurses and medical professionals in waiting currently studying at Harambee Christian School.

Capital Students, we pray that God would bless your journey into this essential profession in every way and that you would be able to be the face of compassion to people in need. We pray our own students would follow in your example and likewise become healers and workers for good in God's Kingdom.

#harambee #beblessed #nursesrock

CAUGHT PRAYING

These Harambee Third Graders recently set a goal to work hard in class so that they could end the day by playing one of their favorite games.

As they considered together what would set them up for success, one of the students suggested that they pray together!

"Let the children come to me", Jesus said. And how beautiful when they do.

#harambee #prayercircle

HOW IT STARTED, HOW IT'S GOING

I bet these two never thought they would have reunited later in life as Preschool Teachers at Harambee!

#harambee #howitstarted #howitsgoing #originstory #prek #presschool

A BLESSING FOR CHILDREN AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM

Our 7th Grade Bible class was so excited for the opportunity to share blessings, prayer, and encouragement with our neighbors and fellow educators, Higher Peaks Academy & Childcare.

The directors of Higher Peaks suggested we commemorate the visit with a photo together and invited Harambee students to visit and serve with them anytime!

We pray for all the educators and childcare workers serving throughout Linden, that they would be encouraged and strengthened in this essential work.

Our Harambee students put it best:

"Thank you so much for providing our community with a safe space where children can learn. You give them your time and love. They get to learn social skills and embrace creativity. You don't know how much that means to Linden! Thank you, Higher Peaks!"

#harambee #blessings #faithinaction #lindenlove #southlinden

LET'S GET FIRED UP

Cheer Team is off to a great start this year and we are blessed to have three amazing coaches in Ms. Robinson, Ms. Jahlaya, and Ms. Ghee!

This is the one time of day we encourage students to GET LOUD! :)

#harambee #cheerteam #gowarriors

ALUMNI UPDATE

Nothing makes us happier than when alumni return to visit, and we were so grateful to recently reconnect with Marie. She and two her sisters enrolled at Harambee as English language learners in Sixth Grade after they moved to America from the Ivory Coast. Now all three are set to graduate from OSU in December with future plans to attend law school and medical school.

We were so delighted to hear that they are still in contact with their Harambee classmates!

Thank you for inspiring a new generation of Harambee students and walking out your purpose from our Harambee Declaration: “We will accomplish great things that will make a difference forever!”

We pray that God would bless you and keep you. That his face would shine upon you and his goodness and kindness follow you all the days of your lives.

#harambee #alumniupdate

A BLESSING FOR LINDEN

In Bible, Mr. B has been emphasizing the importance of celebrating the good things in our community and encouraging the people who work to provide what it needs.

To that end, students recently wrote encouragement letters for employees at @subway located in the Clarence D. Lumpkin Point of Pride in thanks for the way they serve our community.

Is there someone God wants you to celebrate, encourage, and esteem today?

#harambee #encouragement #southlinden #ablessingforlinden #faithinaction

LOVE, A HARAMBEE PARENT

"My daughter loves attending Harambee. She enjoys her teachers’ uplifting spirits and loves learning from the Bible each day. She especially appreciates how students’ hard work and effort are recognized. She has come a long way in her learning and continues to grow each day."

#harambee #weloveourfamilies #inittogether #columbusschool #christianschool

SHARE THE GIFT OF READING AND RELATIONSHIPS

In partnership with @charleyskids and the Children's Tutoring Initiative, we are seeking to pair caring volunteers with elementary-aged students to help accelerate literacy growth.

This program:

- Meets for just one hour a week over the lunch period
- Provides training and resources so that you have everything you need for success
- Allows you to build an impactful relationship with the same student throughout the school year

If you love to read and want to help Harambee students in this formative way, we would love to hear from you!

To take your first step, reach out to Christa at moretc@harambeechristian.org

#harambee #lovereading #callingallreaders #bookwormsunite

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