By Kenita Smith | President/CEO & Founder
Wow! Since the start of this project and the MDGH program, you have allowed 60 black single parents to break the cycle of poverty, out of the 62 single parents we have helped graduate. YES YOU! You have been the secret sauce to systemic change in racial inequality. Many of our students face significant financial and logistical challenges while pursuing their degrees, and your gift helped to alleviate some of those burdens. As a result, they were able to focus on their studies and achieve their academic goals.
How does that make you feel? We hope you feel pretty darn good!
There are several reasons why your giving helps to address the effects of racial inequality that ripple throughout the United States, but we'll give you four.
You have increased access to higher education: Black single parents face significant barriers when it comes to accessing higher education, including financial, logistical, and cultural barriers. You provided financial support and resources to help overcome these barriers.
You single-handedly helped break the cycle of poverty: Many single parents in general live in poverty due to low-income wages and face financial insecurity, making it difficult to pursue higher education or provide opportunities for their children. By supporting their educational goals, YOU are helping to break the cycle of poverty and provide a pathway to financial stability for both the parent and their children.
You are creating role models and leaders: Black single parents who graduate from college become role models and leaders in their communities, inspiring others to pursue their educational and career goals, breaking down racial barriers and promoting greater equality and opportunity for all.
You are outright addressing systemic racism: Education is a key factor in addressing racial inequality, and by supporting these students, you are working towards a more just and equitable society for all.
Did you think your gift could do all of that? We hope that you are encouraged, but wait there's more to your impact!
We want to emphasize the dual impact that your support has on the children of these single parents. Almost 50% of them are the first in their families to graduate from college, and your support helps to break the cycle of poverty and inequality that has persisted in many communities for 6-15 generations!
GOODNESS, what a gift YOU are!
Thank you so much for being you! We could not do this work without you. You are a gift to our single parents and this project and we hope you realize it!
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By Kenita Smith | President/CEO & Founder
By Jennifer Brunner | Project Leader
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