Why Should I Give?

Each year, in September, thousands of children in Arlington begin their first day of school excited about the new things their school year will bring—field trips to museums, baseball and cheerleading tryouts, school pictures, band and chorus auditions, and the new academic challenges that await them. At the same time each year, there are also hundreds of children that will walk into school feeling unprepared—lacking confidence. With food and shelter as their parent’s primary concern, those extra activities that make the school year so rewarding often take a back seat. Embarrassed and disappointed that their family can only afford to prioritize necessities as simple as groceries and rent, children living in poverty share a very different schooling experience then many of their peers.

Did You Know About These Hidden Costs?
• The average cost for a routine dental cleaning is $127
   
  • That’s almost half of what a full-time working parent making minimum wage earns in a week!

• The average cost to enroll a child in an extracurricular sport is $300

  • That doesn’t even include the equipment and uniforms needed!

• The average cost of a tutor ranges from $15-$50 an hour

  • Children experiencing homelessness and family abuse are more likely to suffer from a lack of focus and experience other barriers to succeeding in school.

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  If you would like to know more about the program, please contact Rachel Dove at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 703-504-9283. Join in on our Back To School Program and help ensure a brighter school year for all of the kids at Doorways!