United We Serve

In his inaugural address, President Barack Obama reminded us that in this defining era for our country, we must embrace the spirit of service that has so consistently led America to greatness. What we remind you of now is that PTA® members represent the ultimate volunteers in service to their communities and have for generations.

Today, while families contend with a struggling economy, and our hometowns fight to provide first-rate education for our children, this is precisely the time when a community needs its members to unite and work for the benefit of all. With President Obama’s United We Serve Initiative, PTA stands ready with the best tools to help members organize their friends and neighbors for a common cause. Our predecessors in PTA helped this nation overcome war, disease, injustice, and segregation. Now we must make our own contribution to American history. Please join us, and the millions of other citizens to serve their country in a lifelong commitment to serve their country.

Byron V. Garrett, National PTA CEO

Featured PTA United We Serve Projects:

August 17 – National PTA, Reading Is Fundamental and Communities in Schools of New Orleans will kick off their effort to distribute books and family resources to 2,500 students.
August 13 – New Jersey PTA will participate in the Camden County Youth Day from 10:30-2pm by giving new books to students and helping families sign up for library cards.
July 27 – July 31 - Kentucky PTA will host a free book giveaway and library card sign up as a part of the 15th Annual District PTA CAP Back to School Blitz in Louisville.
July 23 – Michigan PTA hosted an event to distribute books, literacy resources and library cards to students in Detroit.
June 27 - PTA distributed 5,000 books and 9,000 parent resources to students and families in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida at the PTA Family Expo.

Featured Partners: Reading is Fundamental, Communities in Schools, Scholastic

PTA Call to Service Toolkit Download the toolkit for the best resource to answer the call to service. More	Share Your Story of Service Tell us how you and your PTA are making a difference in your community. Your stories will be shared with President Obama and the first lady. More
PTA Call to Service Resources Download a flyer, press release template and other materials in support of United We Serve. More	PTA Volunteering Resources PTA resources for recruiting and mobilizing volunteers More