Riding the bus to school is one of those things you might not think about. But what if it was the only thing standing between you and a good education? For one student, our partnership with the Student Advocacy Center helped bridge the gap between homelessness and learning for the future:
A 4th grade student was struggling to attend school regularly due to being homeless and not having transportation to school. The student and his mom were staying with a friend in a different school district. Mom was not able to transport the student to school. The SAC Family Advocate contacted school staff who provided support under the McKinney-Vento homeless law and was able to arrange transportation for the student. The student was then able to attend school consistently.
Regular attendance in school is a big factor in learning well and ultimately graduating. And graduation puts young people on a path to a rewarding, financially stable career. Your support for United Way makes stories like this one happen every day. Thank you for being part of our shared impact!