Fall Appeal 2025
It is often said that education is one of the few things that can never be taken away from a person. I wholeheartedly believe this, and it is something that I try to instill in every child who comes through our front gates.
Many of our kids come from backgrounds where education has not been encouraged. Some have fallen behind in school, while others have been told, directly or indirectly, that their future will not include learning beyond the basics. A number of them carry the weight of repeated failure, which convinces them that school is out of reach or simply not worth the effort. When they arrive here, it is not uncommon for them to feel as though the classroom has nothing to offer them.
That is why we place such a strong emphasis on education. For us, it is not just about passing classes or earning a diploma, although those milestones matter greatly. It is about helping a child discover that they are capable of more than they imagined. It is about showing them that education is not only possible, but also essential to building a life filled with opportunity. It is about replacing discouragement with hope and instilling a belief that they have what it takes to succeed.
The journey is rarely simple. There are days when progress is slow, when frustration gets the better of a child, and when giving up seems easier than pushing forward. Yet these struggles make the moments of breakthrough even more powerful. Watching a student finish an assignment they once thought was impossible, seeing a young person gain the confidence to set a goal, and celebrating when one of our kids walks across the stage to receive a diploma are the moments that remind us why this work matters.
Education, at its core, is about more than academics. It is about opening doors and creating choices. It gives our kids the ability to dream beyond their current circumstances and to see a future that looks very different from their past. With each lesson learned and each success achieved, they begin to believe that their story can be one of resilience and triumph.
None of this would be possible without the support of people like you. Your generosity makes it possible for us to provide tutoring, school supplies, enrichment activities, and, most importantly, steady encouragement at every step of the way. More than resources, you help create the environment where a child can finally believe in themselves and in their future. And when that belief takes root, it is one of the most powerful and lasting gifts they will ever receive.
Sincerely,
Mikela Kull – President
