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Ober|Kaler employees answered the "Call to Service" by launching a partnership with Steuart Hill Academy

On February 12th, more than twenty of the law firm employees gathered at the school’s media center to listen as the first and second grade students they will mentor for the duration of the year read aloud.

Photo courtesy of Sylvia Ontaneda-Bernales, Esq.

Through its years of BVU membership, Ober|Kaler has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the community through the volunteer service of its employees. This year, through the partnership initiated by BVU's School & Business Partnership Program, the firm's employees will assist students with their homework and improve their reading skills.

Baltimore City Public Schools are struggling to create a valuable learning environment for students and they are in need of additional resources from the community. The business community has access to talent, skills and resources that are beneficial to K-12 education. Through the School and Business Partnership Program, BVU facilitates partnerships between these groups to advance the academic experience of students, create stronger relationships between community members and build an overall corporate culture of community involvement.

"The most important investment that businesses can make is in a local school. Strategic partnerships between a businesses and schools can shape the future of students as well as the community. We are thrilled to have connected the dedicated employees at Ober|Kaler with Steuart Hill students. We are certain that through this partnership the students will receive the resources they need to thrive in school." Brandi Monroe, BVU’s School & Business Partnerships Manager.

In the coming months, Ober|Kaler employees will be working with BVU to organize a supply drive to collect the books, computers, equipment, supplies and other materials necessary for the Dixon-O'Malley Media Center.

"More than anything, I hope this new and improved media center will show the students that they all have the potential to succeed, and that the outside community cares about their future." Brandi Monroe.

To find out how your company can answer the community's "call to service" by participating in a partnership with a Baltimore City public school, contact BVU's Pencil Partnership Program Manager, Brandi Monroe, at 410-366-6030 x207.

About BVU’s Pencil Partnership Program

The Pencil Partnership Program is an additional service for members of Business Volunteers Unlimited Maryland (BVU) and a natural extension of BVU’s mission and current services. 
Mission: To facilitate the development of partnerships between Baltimore businesses and Baltimore City Public Schools that will enhance the students’ academic experience.
Vision: Our vision is that by increasing resources in the City Schools we will help each child to reach his fullest potential.

About BVU

BVU inspires volunteerism by connecting motivated people and businesses with the nonprofits and communities that need them most. As the primary resource for recruiting, developing and organizing volunteers in the Greater Baltimore area, BVU has referred more than 50,000 people to meaningful volunteer opportunities. Through its extensive network of more than 350 nonprofit organizations, BVU has organized over 400 service projects in Baltimore City and the surrounding region.

About Ober|Kaler

Ober|Kaler is a national law firm providing integrated regulatory, transactional, and litigation services to financial, health care, construction, and other business organizations. The firm has more than 125 attorneys, and offices in Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Falls Church.

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