When Next Generation Scholars first began serving low-income youth, we quickly realized that educational achievement did not depend solely on what took place in the classroom. We knew we had to address a more complex range of problems in the community - lack of jobs, food insecurity, flawed immigration policies, lack of health care, unstable housing, and more. Next Generation Scholars addresses these issues through wraparound social services provided to all program participants. With this support, students are better able to spend time and energy on their studies, knowing that their families will receive the basic living needs necessary to thrive. Through partnerships with a number of organizations and businesses, our services include:
*Services available immediately at the Scholar House. |