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​Our Story

In 2007, Jen Schlosser was looking for a meaningful opportunity to have her family give to those who needed assistance over the holidays. Seeing a sign at Beech Acres to adopt a family, Jen decided it would be the perfect project for them and in seeing how impactful it was for her family, reached out to friends the following year to see if they wanted to adopt a family and in 2008 Jen's family and friends adopted 12 families. In 2010, Jen was asked to bring what became known as "Shop & Share" to the families of Nagel. Also in 2010, a teacher at Summit Elementary approached Jen about bringing the project to Summit the following year. She replied that she simply needed a parent to coordinate. Amy Miller quickly said "yes" and a partnership for service, a passion that both Jen and Amy shared, was born. As the project grew, conversations began about family needs beyond the holiday season. The need for an official organization became clear and in June 2016 9United was established as a formal non-profit.

What was never meant to be much more than a few families helping those in need in their community has organically grown into an event that allows the students in our schools to learn what real service looks and sounds like. We want to give our children the opportunities to learn that there are so many ways to serve where they live, learn, work and play through  student-led projects without any barrier to entry; no 9United project limits participation based on social, economic, or academic abilities. 

It has never taken more than a small group of committed citizens to bring about change; 9United is committed to providing those in our community with opportunities both to serve and to be served should they find themselves in needing a hand up. 

Jen Schlosser

Jen Schlosser began serving the Forest Hills School District as a 5th grade teacher at Summit Elementary in 1994. When her daughter was born, she made a career shift and began to work from home, as a mom, as well as an educational consultant for North East Foundation for Children – teaching both the Forest Hills School teachers and others across the country, the power and process of Responsive Classroom - a school-wide initiative that teaches children social skills through the academics.  

​She has served in a variety of roles within the district and has a
 heart for service and specifically in showing children that authentic service leadership is about more than only one’s ability to give financially. She loves to help students and families realize that they can be a part of meaningful change when working as a combined group with a common goal.

​She and her husband Brian have a daughter and son, both Turpin graduates.


Amy Miller

Amy Miller moved into the district in 2006 and when her boys began attending Summit Elementary, she looked for ways to get involved. For some time, Amy fit volunteering in as her professional life allowed but in 2013 she shifted gears professionally so as to be able to get more involved in Forest Hills schools and be the mom and wife she wanted to be.

Amy is passionate about helping children to realize that, no matter how young they might be, they are never too young to become leaders and have an impact on their community. She is also an advocate for mental health in young people. She currently works as a consultant with Alta Impact and serves as Communication Director for Anderson High School Boosters and Community Engagement Chair for Anderson's PTO, while living her best Golf Mama life. 

She and her husband, Ron, have two boys: a senior at Anderson and a recent Anderson graduate.

Contact Us

Jen Schlosser, Co-Founder        Amy Miller, Co-Founder
jen@9united.org                          amy@9united.org


Board Members

Amy Miller
Jen Scholsser
Tara Marotti
Nichelle Trigg
Jeff Davis
Dr. Ann Roberts
William Sherman
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