Educational Support and Enrichment Activities for Children & Youth Hope Hodnett, Youth Program Director
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1 in 30 children in the U.S. experience homelessness annually 1 in 19 children experience homelessness before the 1st grade 51% of homeless children are under the age of 6
This year, as of November 20, we have served 712 children. We work to lessen the effects of childhood trauma by providing basic needs, resources, and referrals along with family enrichment activities and educational support.
In addition to educational support, we also provide enrichment activities, celebrations, and opportunities to play and have fun. Over the summer we provided weekly adventure boxes to families filled with fun activities. This fall we hosted a reverse trick or treat event for Halloween. And throughout the year, we provide families with supplies and gifts to celebrate their children’s birthdays. Thank you to all of the volunteers, donors and supporters who help make these activities possible.
Among the highlights of our recent work include: ~
Provided 201 students with educational support (includes school enrollments & transfers, resources, supplies, etc.)
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Collected 5,177 school supplies
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Delivered 192 book baskets to families
Dancing for Safe Haven is May 4
Save the date for the 15th Annual Dancing for Safe Haven on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. For more information about the event, visit dancingforsafehaven.org.
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