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Supplies4Students Needs Your Help! As we prepare for another school year, many families in Oxford County are facing tough financial decisions. The cost of school supplies can create an overwhelming burden, especially for those already struggling to make ends meet. That’s where Supplies4Students steps in. This essential program provides much-needed assistance to families, ensuring that every child has the tools they need to succeed in school. From backpacks and notebooks to calculators and pens, Supplies4Students helps alleviate the financial stress that can hold children back from reaching their full potential. Your donation to Supplies4Students no matter how large or small, can make a direct impact on a child’s education. By supporting this program, you’re not just providing school supplies—you’re empowering students to learn, grow, and thrive academically. Last year we supported 1,316 students across Oxford County from 647 families. With our community's increasing demand for support, United Way Oxford is projecting that 1500 local students will need support, which means together, we need to raise $75,000 this summer! Let’s come together as a community to ensure that every child in Oxford County starts the school year with confidence and readiness to learn. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference. Together, we can equip our children for success and build a brighter future for our community. Invest in children today, to create a brighter future tomorrow. Donate Here: https://lnkd.in/gXr-nRFb #LocalLove #Supplies4Students #United #SchoolSupplies #BacktoSchool

1 in 4 children leave primary school unable to read at the expected standard. 25%. Just let that sink in. Being able to read confidently is life changing. Education is the gateway to everything, not just higher education and employment but responding to job advert, understanding an employment contract or credit agreement, reading the small print on medication, just understanding basic travel timetables. So many things many of us take for granted but things that put insurmountable barriers in the way for others. 1 in 7 adults today are functionally illiterate. Adults with poor literacy skills aren't just more likely to be unemployed or in low-paid jobs, there is also a causal link between low levels of literacy and shorter life expectancy, depression and obesity, with some regions having a life expectancy 26years less than literate counterparts. £50 donated this week with The Big Give will double to £100 and will provide 2 children with an entire years support of one-to-one reading through Schoolreaders volunteers. Simple. But life changing. Dig deep if you can. #literacymatters #thebiggive #donate

Did you know? School can still be expensive, even when it's free! While many countries offer free basic education, hidden costs like uniforms, books, and exam fees can create a significant barrier for families. These costs can reach up to 40% of a household's income, forcing children to drop out or delay their education to work and support their families. Here's where Smart Foundation can help! We support children in need by providing essential resources like uniforms and textbooks, alleviating the financial burden on families and keeping kids in school. Please donate: https://lnkd.in/dPnDn2p #SmartFoundation #EmpoweringYoungMinds #MakingADifference

In some areas of the Edmonton region, the need for backpacks filled with school supplies is as high as 8 in 10 students. ✨ How can you help? ✨ 1️⃣ Donate Supplies: Collect new school supplies – notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, and more. Every little bit counts! 2️⃣ Host a Product Drive: Organize a school supply drive at your workplace, school, or in your community. Encourage others to contribute and amplify the impact. 3️⃣ Monetary Donations: If time is tight, consider making a monetary contribution online to help provide school supplies to a student in need. 4️⃣ Spread the Word: Use your platform to share this cause with your friends, family, and followers. Awareness is the first step toward change! Let's make education accessible and exciting for all students, regardless of their circumstances. Together, we can give students the tools they need to create a brighter future. 🌈📚 🎒✏️ Support Tools for School today! 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ggYabnH2

Did you know that 1 in 5 children don’t have a book at home?* In fact, 1 in 7 primary schools have no library space at all - that's more than 750,000 children. And where there is a library space, our friends at the charity Read for Good have found that this is often woefully inadequate, with books that are unappealing and outdated. Children facing poverty, who need these school libraries the most, are most likely to be missing out. We're giving schools across the UK and Ireland the chance to win £1,000/€1,000 in National Book Tokens and a year’s free membership to the School Library Association; PLUS one overall winner will also receive £500/€500 to help them create a fun and welcoming library space for all. *1 in 5 children in England between the ages of 5 and 8. National Literacy Trust (2022). You can nominate a school to win on here https://lnkd.in/gRAXZqKM

Reading, writing, speaking, and listening allow us to make sense of the world; it truly is the key to unlocking a world of knowledge, understanding and personal growth. 

We are “Changing Lives One Kick at a Time”: Our program empowers children with confidence, boosts their education, builds a strong sense of community, promotes health, provides positive role models, and most importantly, ignites hope for a brighter future. Here's how you can make a difference: 1. Donate:Help us provide equipment and coaching. 2. Volunteer:Be a mentor or assist with administrative tasks. 3. Spread the Word: Share our mission and impact. 4. Educate:Offer tutoring or educational support. 5. Advocate:Champion the importance of youth sports. Join us as we kick-start transformation! ⚽🌟 #SportForChange #FootballForHope"

Take a moment and listen to the reason why we are so passionate about literacy. If you're as inspired as we are and want to take action this year, here are ways in which you can: 1. Explore our website and learn more about us: our mission, initiatives, impact, the amazing team driving our efforts, our donors and partners and so much more. https://startalibrary.org/ 2. Nominate a school as a potential beneficiary. It could be your previous primary school, a school in your community or even your child's current school. 3. Join our network of reading ambassadors and get the chance to mentor learners, sharing your experiences during book club sessions 4. Donate a book at only Kes 500. Your generosity will directly benefit a learner. 5.Adopt a learner at Kes 37,500 or a school at Kes 1,500,000. Learn more ways of contributing from our website. Get in touch with us at info@startalibrary.org or 0716033433 for any enquiries. Every effort and contribution brings us closer towards achieving zero illiteracy and empowering the future generation. #qualityeducation #zeroilliteracy #sdg4 #readingisfundamental #books

The voices of parents matter when it comes to education, and we need to listen closely to what they're saying. A recent study carried out by Public First and commissioned by a coalition of education charities School-Home Support, Khulisa and Impetus - Backing the best, revealed a profound breakdown in parental attitudes towards full-time school attendance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full report to gain a deeper understanding of this issue and join the conversation about how we can bridge the gap between home and school to ensure children are in school, ready to learn. Whatever it takes. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ex62yvRn  #EducationMatters #ParentalPerspectives #educationforall #schoolhomesupport #attendance

I’m committed to SCHOOL CHOICE FOR PARENTS. Every parent understands the importance of education for their children, but our schools are too often failing to prepare our children to truly advance in life. Ideas such as school choice will allow all parents – not just the wealthy – to take control of their children’s education. School vouchers have been proven to work. They have provided better outcomes not just in charter and private schools but in public schools as well. More importantly, the ability to choose the options that are best for each child should be available to all, with success being measured in hard work and merit rather than accident of birth. When elected as your Congressman for California’s 46th District, I will work to establish school choice as a key pathway to a better future for all our children. VOTE David Pan for Congress - CD 46 and MAKE A DONATION at https://lnkd.in/gK3Uukvy. #DavidPanForCongress #California46th #FamiliesFirst #RepublicanCandidate #ConservativeValues #CommunityLeadership #CongressionalRace #Election2024 #SchoolChoice #EconomicGrowth #LowerTaxes #SmallGovernment #StrongDefense #FamilyValues #BorderSecurity