United States

Dresden Elementary School in Chamblee, Atlanta, Georgia, is an example of one recipient of our grants. A significant portion of Chamblee’s 32,000 population originates from Latin American countries. Consequently, many parents have limited English language proficiency, posing a challenge to their children’s academic progress. Research has revealed that children who fail to read at grade level by the end of third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school. This not only leads to personal losses but also incurs substantial costs for taxpayers, amounting to approximately $292,000 per dropout.

In collaboration with Dresden Elementary School, we recognized the potential of funding a literacy improvement program to significantly enhance the students’ educational experience. Our $5,000 grant enabled the school to provide select students with individualized tutoring sessions twice a week, totaling 4 hours per week.

Other notable applicants were:

Career Concepts For Youth – Arizona
Hoodies House of Hope For Youth – North Carolina
HOPE (Helping Our Pupils Excel)  – New Hampshire
Los Vecinos de Buford Highway  – Georgia
Real Talk Mentoring    – Tennessee
Success Through Adults Reaching Students  (STARS)  – Minnesota
Youth Improvement Services – Mississippi and Florida