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New York City – More than 80 percent of the children in America's low-income families have at least one parent who works, and after a decade of decline, the proportion of children living in low-income families is rising again, a trend that began in 2000, despite high levels of employment.
Pack2School Community Service Project
The Education & Life Training Center’s Pack2School community assistance project addresses both the financial and educational needs of low-income families. The project's objective is to procure the required school supplies, along with supplemental books, dental, hygiene and clothing, and distribute them to children in grades K-9 from low-income families in Larimer County. Our procedure is unique in that it allows the children to pick out or "shop" for their preferred styles and colors, thereby instilling a sense of ownership and also alleviating the embarrassment of having to ask a teacher or school administrator for supplies. Additionally, our school supply packages are more comprehensive than those typically provided by schools or other programs
Families pay just $ 5.00 per backpack for the supplies, which is purely symbolic as it does not cover the cost of the items, but it also enhance the families’ self-esteem by instilling a sense contribution.
This program supports family literacy in the community by giving kids the tools they need for school, and it boosts their dignity and self-esteem when they arrive on the first day equipped with new supplies just like the other kids. Literate, self-confident children can become literate, self-confident adults, and that ties into ELTC’s mission.
Click here to view the report from Pack2School 2008
Click here to view the report from Pack2School 2007
Pack2School 2009 coming in early August. Check back for details.