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Knowledge is a ticket out of poverty

By the end of the 4th grade, African-American, Hispanic, and low-income students are already two years behind grade level.

By the time they reach the 12th grade, the same kids are four years behind.

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The Salvation Army First Generation Hope Scholars Program.

The Salvation Army Indiana Division addresses unmet human needs every day. Our Pathway of Hope initiative helps highly motivated families set goals that can help them break the cycle of generational poverty. Often these goals include educational objectives. We believe that in today's economy, a college education is essential to maximizing financial independence in families. This is why we created the Hope Scholars Program. Learn more about that here

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The Salvation Army supplements and
supports kids educational opportunities through:

Homework assistance and counseling

At The Salvation Army, we provide one-on-one teaching assistance to help kids of all ages with school work, study guidance and literacy advancement. We open our doors to anyone in need and never discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic level.

Sports, clubs and extracurricular activities

Through a variety of no-fee and low cost after-school programs, we provide safe ways for kids to to make friends and participate in activities they couldn't otherwise afford.

Dance, art and music programs

We work to provide music and arts programs that many schools can no longer afford. From choirs to instrument training, poetry to painting, drama to dance, after-school lessons and activities help introduce children to the beauties of the fine arts.

Parental involvement coaching

We work to develop relationships with parents in efforts to encourage familial support in the education process.

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Poverty impacts education.

Students from low income families are seven times more likely to drop out than those from families with higher incomes.

When you give to The Salvation Army, you provide funding for programs that help support kids' educational needs. Donate now.

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Children in poverty have greater learning challenges.

Children who live below the poverty line are 1.3 times more likely to develop mental delays or learning disabilities than those who don't live in poverty.

When you give to The Salvation Army, you provide funding for programs that help support kids' educational needs. Donate now.

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Lack of education leads to lack of income.

31% of young adults without a high school diploma currently live in poverty.

When you give to The Salvation Army, you provide funding for programs that help support kids' educational needs. Donate now.

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Watch how we help ensure that kids in every community get the educational opportunities they deserve.

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