The St. Thomas Partnership in Education (PIE) with Brewer Early Innovation Academy (BEIA) is excited to be gearing up for another school year! This year we’re celebrating our eleventh year of work together!
Brewer Reading Buddies volunteer one-on-one with Kindergarten students each week, helping young readers build confidence and develop a love of learning. No teaching experience is necessary—we’ll provide the training. All you need is a caring heart and a commitment to showing up. We read with students on Tuesday mornings from 9-10 am and will start on September 8, 2026.
Through our Brewer Buddy Pack Program, we provide weekend food packs for students experiencing food insecurity. Thanks to the generosity of our parish, we have been able to provide 100 Buddy Packs each month, helping ensure children have something to eat on the weekends. Volunteers gather one morning each month to pick up and deliver the Buddy Packs, making this an easy and meaningful way to serve.
As the need continues to grow, we hope to sustain this ministry through ongoing fundraising and the generosity of our parish community.
Each Buddy Pack is packed at Feeding the Valley and costs $3.50. Sponsoring 1 child with Buddy Packs for a year costs $126. Any amount is helpful. You may also choose to give the gift of Buddy Packs in honor or memory of someone. A special acknowledgment card will be sent if you choose. Give online and choose Brewer Buddy Packs Fund or donate by check and include “Brewer Buddy Packs” in the memo.
If you want to help or connect with Brewer, please contact Meg in the church office.