Community Service Ideas for PTOs and PTAs

Service project ideas, tips on publicizing your event, free downloadables and Facebook graphics, and more.

School Food Drive: Tips for Success

Collect more food and have more fun with these ideas and tips for your school food drive.

PTO and PTA Community Service Ideas for Families

Nine kinds of community service projects that school families can complete together.

Disaster Relief: How School Parent Groups Can Help

We've compiled lists of national and international organizations, local aid groups, and simple ways parent groups can help after disasters like Hurricane Ian.

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