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[quote=Anonymous]I have seen children who would otherwise do without if they did not attend schools with caring teachers and administrators. I will give you a few examples:

-Family of 3 kids. Mother is very young and working the streets (if you know what I mean). Eldest would get himself up, dressed, and walk himself to school to school at 6 years old. He knew that he was guaranteed at least 2 hot meals if he could make it school that day.

-Family living in government assisted housing. Child came to school in filthy uniforms because no one was taking clothes to the laundromat. Teachers gathered clean undergarments and donated uniforms so child would not miss school due to not being in uniform.

-Homeless family with 3 children. Filthy, smelly, and unkempt. Bedbug infested place to sleep at night. DC One card get them to school for free. Once at school they receive two hot meals. School staff pitched in  to buy new clean clothes and shoes for the children so they could come to school in dignity.

These might not be traditional wrap around services but everyone has a stake in the success of these children. They are our future and we want them to have hope and overcome their messed up station in life.

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