Welcome to Friends United in Education
DONATE
For a Good Cause
Want to help? We are always in need of monetary donations for our many projects such as building/equipping resource centers, buying teacher training supplies, buying books in Spanish, etc. Monetary donations are tax-deductible, since we are a 501(c)(3) organization.
Join Friends United in Education, Inc.
Put your skills and talents to work, and embrace the joy of building a better world! Friends United is rapidly growing, and there are many meaningful opportunities to get involved.
Your time and talents can make a lasting impact—on teachers, students, and entire communities. Come join us in this rewarding mission and help shape a brighter future through education.
We are currently seeking:
- Volunteers to assist with fundraising events and operations
- Elementary education professionals with Spanish language skills
HOW ARE WE HELPING HONDURAS?
In August, 2025, Friends United received a $1000 donation from Sustainable Hope, a nonprofit organization founded by Ken and Jean Brookens. The donation will be used to purchase 2 Cricut machines to put in two of our Teacher Resource Centers. These machines help teachers create custom, engaging learning materials and a positive classroom environment through precise cutting of various materials like paper, vinyl, and iron-on. This saves teachers time on repetitive tasks, enhances organization with personalized labels and signs, and fosters hands-on learning and skill development for students.
About Us
Friends United is dedicated to “Helping Teachers Teach.”
We have opportunities for young and old to volunteer for our cause. Interested? Just email or call, get to know some of our projects, and find out what opportunities there are for you – any assistance you are willing to give is appreciated.
- Holiday Nut SaleThanks for your support during our holiday nut sale. Watch for it again next year!
- Friends United Annual Fundraising BanquetThank you for making our annual fundraising banquet a success again this year. We look forward to another great year helping the teachers in Honduras.
- Teachers Visit Independence/OmahaSeven teachers from Honduras visited schools in both cities from October 2-14, 2025, observing best teaching practices, participating in seminars for Writing, Math, and Literacy instruction strategies, and experiencing different cultural activities in the area. Read more
- Clothing DriveUPDATE: We completed our clothing drive and we want to thank everyone for helping us with a successful fundraiser.
We are an organization dedicated to helping teachers in Honduras teach, and to provide resources to help them teach.
The Friends United program began in 1987 when three teachers from Independence, Missouri traveled to Honduras to visit a school whose students had corresponded as pen-pals. The teachers in that small village had little or no training in the skills of teaching. From that visit, a not-for-profit organization that would develop teacher training programs for the teachers of Honduras was born.
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