Yesterday's news that the United States poverty rate hit 14.3% last year is both startling and sad. To think that 1 in 7 Americans is living in poverty is hard to fathom. By the way, just a couple of months ago a report came out that indicated that there are more millionaires than ever in the USA.Obviously, there are ripple effects to such a sharp rise in poverty. When people don't have jobs and enough money they often go without sufficient shelter, health care and food. There are clearly implications in terms of education.
I am certain that the rise in poverty means that some students who want to attend college may see their dreams put on hold. When it comes to going to school, a fair number of parents will not be able to afford the fees for music instruments or the various fees for other sorts of important activities.
One has to wonder how the increase in poverty affects families and their children, who attend schools, in other ways. Will they go to school having been properly fed? Should they live in an area of harsh weather, will they head to school after sleeping in a house or apartment where the temperatures hovered in the 50's? Will they head off to class with all the supplies they need to be successful?
There's where Schools Count Corp comes into play. We want to be able to support those families and their children in areas that are not only by natural disasters but we want to serve students whose families have been hit by the cruel storm known as poverty.
Because of you we have recently been able to assist families in parts of Chicago where poverty has reared its ugly head.
Please accept my thanks for your support!
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