This program is currently in place at Lutheran Brotherhood and approximately 25 other local firms. Part of Lutheran Brotherhood's mission includes assisting in the betterment of society. It is in keeping with that mission that I ardently support this collaborative effort. Folwell Middle School, selected by an employee task force because of its inner city ties and convenient location, is Lutheran Brotherhood's partner school. In 1991, more than 50 LB employees contributed more than 550 hours of work release time to participate in this volunteer project.
Some employees serve as co-teachers, helping lead a life skills and values course.
They use material developed by an educational resource firm that we use for one of our benevolent programs called RespecTeen. Steve Parker, Folwell's tutoring coordinator, sees the value of this program first hand. Clearly, this volunteer was an important part of the student's educational experience and cultural transition. Also, we have an employee serving on Folwell's site-based management team. This involvement is beneficial to both the school and the employee.