Now more than ever McKinney-Vento families need your support
Dear Friends of ESUHSD,
It’s true. The pandemic has almost doubled our homeless student population. We now have three hundred (300) students that qualify for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. These students, along with their families, continue to show incomparable resilience as they remain actively enrolled in our high schools striving to graduate against all odds.
These students and families are in need. We are looking to you for support, now more than ever. Your generous contribution would provide food for students and their families, as well as gifts for these students and their younger siblings, students like Timothy. He is a current senior and on track to graduate this year and plans to attend community college in the fall. In his own words, "I am very thankful for McKinney-Vento. It helped bring my family together and it helped us in our time of need. It made the holidays a time to remember, sharing a nice meal and receiving gifts. It made my three younger siblings and I very happy."
Our McKinney-Vento program, now in its 9th year, helps to make the Holiday season a bit more joyful for our students and their families and we thank you for rising to meet the needs of our homeless student population.
Our East Side community relies on donors like you to make our McKinney-Vento Holiday program possible. Every donation will truly make a difference and help these families directly. Give what you can – any contribution will make a difference.
During the week of December 14th, we will be providing a combined $100 in food and Target gift cards to our families. ESUHSD staff is also donating grocery food bags.
The anticipated total cost of this recognition for the resiliency of these students and families is approximately $30,000. This fundraiser only has until December 10th to be fully funded. To support this amazing program, visit http://www.esuhsdef.org/ to donate online or checks should be made out to East Side Union High School District Education Foundation (memo McKinney-Vento Dinner).
You can also contact Board Trustee Van Le or myself if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for making a positive impact in our East Side community.
Sincerely,
