Building Blocks
EDUCATION
Why Education?
A strong educational foundation ensures that
everyone
has the opportunity to reach their
potential.
Because of you….
• Children are able to attend early childhood
programs which enable them to enter school
ready to learn.
• Academic achievement is accomplished
through reading and math enrichment,
after-school programs, and tutoring.
• Our community offers mentoring, career
readiness and life skills preparation.
10.7% of teens do not attend school or
are not currently working.
44.3% of students in our
community will not graduate from
high school.
To learn more about the Education Building Block, click here.
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listing of programs and services in Southwest Alabama.
Five Ways to Live United
| 1. | Purchase school supplies for a local school to distribute to children who need them |
| 2. | Allow a high school student to shadow you at work and show them how apply things you learned in school |
| 3. | Tutor at an adult literacy or technology program |
| 4. | Purchase personal care items such as deodorant, toothbrushes and soap and drop them off at the local homeless shelter |
| 5. | Help senior citizens learn how to detect and prevent fraud |
