Since 2011, Dr. John Frauens has volunteered his time as an
orthopedic consultant for the Corrections Division of the State of
Hawaii Department of Public Safety. Based in Honolulu, he provides
orthopedic consultations to inmates throughout the state. Dr. John
Frauens also sits on the board of directors for Common Grace, which
pairs grade schools with nearby Christian churches to mentor children
who are considered highly vulnerable.
Common Grace is a nonprofit
organization that currently serves 21 elementary schools and about 150
students throughout the state of Hawaii. The children served by the
organization face challenges, such as incarcerated parents and
homelessness. Mentors meet with students identified by the program at
the child’s school one hour once per week. Supported by the State of
Hawaii’s Department of Education Superintendent, the organization
received accolades in 2007 with a Partnership in Education Award.
In
February 2015, Common Grace reported that one of the local churches
branched out beyond its Common Grace partnership to begin offering a
Parachute Club, which meets outside of school. Adult volunteers assisted
with the gathering, which demonstrated new heights of community
involvement for the church. While at the City Church, children enjoyed a
Chinese noodle dinner, sang religious songs, and enjoyed a skit about
David and Goliath. Common Grace wholeheartedly supported the church's
outreach efforts in its write-up of the event.
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