Support Faith Christian School

What is Project Faith?

Project Faith is an extraordinary undertaking with the purpose of serving our community for the past 24 years. For one day, the entire school works at area organizations lending time and energy to accomplish a multitude of tasks. Last year nearly 500 students, parents, faculty, and alumni served Camp Bethel by painting, cleaning, landscaping, repairing, and organizing. These are projects the organization simply would not be able to complete due to budget and personnel constraints. 

Our Purpose

We desire that our students understand the importance of honoring God by serving others. Project Faith provides students the opportunity to invest in their community by working for the good of others. In addition, students serve their school by asking for financial support.

Corporate Sponsorships

Project Faith Corporate Sponsors are vital to the success of Project Faith. Last year local businesses contributed over $44K. If you would like to know how to become a sponsor or know someone who would, please contact Director of Development,  Amy Milberger at 540-769-5200 extension 138 or amilberger@fcsva.com.

Project Managers

The Project Faith Committee is made up of parent volunteers and alumni who have already been hard at work on Project Faith for months. You will hear soon from the Project Managers with specific details about the workday.

Project Faith Committee:

• Heather Matthews, Chair
• Catherine Amiss
• Katy Eng
• Kourtney Craig
• Jessica Johnson
• Anne Myers
• Erin Myers
• Chelsea Palmer
• Rachel Pasley
• Julie Sessor
• Yvonne Tackett

Logistics Managers:

• Greg Beecher
• Rob Tackett
• Brett Jones (Alumni)

Project Faith Student Managers

Sixteen Upper School students have been selected to serve as Project Faith Student Managers. This is a leadership opportunity for Upper School students to serve alongside Project Managers, to guide students and parents at the Project Faith site. In the weeks prior to Project Faith Day, they perform skits, decorate halls, and visit classrooms to raise excitement for Project Faith. The Student Managers have chosen a fun "Medieval" theme for their efforts this year.

Important Forms:

Click here: ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

Click here: CRISIS RESPONSE INTERNATIONAL (Release and Waiver of Liability)

Important Dates:

Packet Distribution and Letter Writing

Friday, January 31 –

• Project Faith packets will be sent home.

• Students will watch an explanatory video on the packets.

• The link to the video will be made available for parents to watch as well.

• Packets contain all materials to begin the VERY IMPORTANT first step in making Project Faith a success - the letters:

  • copies of the student request letter

  • brochures

  • envelopes

  • list of donors from 2023 and 2024

  • instructions and information

  • waivers, FCS, and CRI

For those new to this process, students send letters asking family and friends to sponsor them as they serve on Project Faith.

• Grades JK - 5 are asked to send out 15 letters each
• Grades 6 - 12 are asked to send out 20 letters each
• Families with three or more students have a minimum of 40 letters.

Friday, February 21 –

• Letters are due back to school. You are welcome to send them in earlier.

Tuesday, February 25 –

• We will pray over the letters. All letters will be mailed from the school that morning.

In preparation:

• Pull together your Christmas card lists, other names, and addresses of possible sponsors.
• Purchase stamps.
• Again this year, we are providing envelopes for you!

2025 Goals

We are again striving for 100% student participation in sending out letters! We have also asked that every student try to send sponsor letters to at least three new people, above the minimum goal. We’ll celebrate your efforts with special activities and treats. Thank you for your participation and support!

We’re blessed by the support of local businesses and corporate support!

Project Faith Corporate Sponsors are vital to the success of Project Faith. Last year local businesses contributed over $44K. If you would like to join us as a sponsor or know someone who would, please contact Amy Milberger at amilberger@fcsva.com or 540-769-5200 extension 138.

Project Faith Day/Celebration

After all the work is completed, we will all celebrate together at CRI Base Camp! All students will be dismissed from the CRI Base Camp. There is NO Faith Zone or
Study Tables that day. We look forward to a great year for Project Faith. More information will be shared regularly. If you have questions, please contact Shelly Whitaker in the Development Office at 540-760-5200 x 240 or by email at swhitaker@fcsva.com. This is an incredible opportunity to come together as a school community, serve others, and make a real difference! Thank you for working with us to make this year's Project Faith the very best.

Where has Project Faith served previously?

2002-03 – Fishburn Park

2003-04 – Roanoke Valley Greenways Commission and the National Park Service: portions of the 6 miles hiking trail around the Roanoke Mountain Campground

2004-05 – Roanoke Valley Greenways Commission and the National Park Service: hiking trail around the Roanoke Mountain Campground

2005-06 – US Park Service and the Roanoke Valley Greenways Commission: Mill Mountain  

2006-07 – Mill Mountain and Fern Park  

2007-08 – Rescue Mission: Thrift Store, Women’s Shelter

2008-09 – Rescue Mission’s Jubilee Acres 

2009-10 – Salvation Army downtown Roanoke: Men’s and Women’s Shelters, Community Center 

2010-11– Mill Mountain Wildflower Garden;  Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway; Roanoke Mountain Campground; YWCA; Blue Ridge Women’s Center

2011-12 – Mill Mountain Discovery Center; Mill Mountain Wildflower Garden; Roanoke Mountain; Chestnut Ridge Horse Trail;  Roanoke River Trail

2012-13 – Manna Ministries; Society of St. Andrew – Gleaning America’s Fields; Charity Cottage; Rescue Mission;  Feeding America

2013-14 – Historic downtown Jefferson Center

2014-15 – Red Cross; Acts 2; Straight Street; Jefferson Center

2015-16 – Grandin Village - Grandin Theatre; Local Roots; Viva la Cupcake; The Church of Grandin Village; The Heights Community Church; Imagination Station; 7-11;  Tarpley Park

2016-17 – Camp Alta Mons 

2017-18 – Roanoke County Explore Park

2018-19 – Healing Strides of Virginia

2019-20 – HopeTree Family Services, Salem VA

2020-21 – 20^th Anniversary of PF -  Mill Mountain Zoo; HopeTree Family Services 

2021-22 – Saint Francis Service Dogs

2022-23 – Apple Ridge Farm

2023-24 – Camp Bethel