You may know that SAC opened its Detroit office more than a decade ago because too many children were shut out of school for extreme lengths of time. People like YOU stepped up to say enough is enough! Our children must get an education.
Today, we continue to fight school pushout — while at the same time, more and more of our families battle homelessness, food insecurity and other crises.
“Sam” was only 8 years old when we started working with the “Murray” family a year ago. His school kept removing him from class, promising support for his disability and never delivering. Then his 12-year-old sister, “Mara” faced a 180-day expulsion for a first time offense. And then, they lost their housing over the summer.
Will you help students like Sam and Mara? Will you join our Story Drive and support all students who deserve a chance to write their next chapter?
One in about 40 Michigan school children experiences homelessness in a year — a number that has grown every year for the past five. Too often these families have no one to assist. That’s where you come in.
With your support, SAC got right to work when we heard about the Murrays’ housing crisis. We paid for an emergency hotel stay and started delivering food and hygiene boxes, while the mom worked. But they still need your help.
Children experiencing homelessness are much more likely to struggle in school, miss class and drop out of school entirely — not to mention the emotional toll of uncertainty. In fact, Mara’s mental health has struggled and her behavior in school has required ongoing support, as she faces multiple removals.
There is no quick fix for families struggling with school troubles and homelessness. We know periods of homelessness are lasting longer and longer. And resolving school issues can also take longer, given more complex disabilities and trauma, school staff shortages, and cuts at the federal and state level.
This is where you come in. Your donation means families get the steady, consistent care and support they need — whether that is transportation to an appointment, emergency hotel stay, referrals or advocacy. Your donation provides the support children need to make it through a crisis like this and find school success. Can you donate today to make sure the Student Advocacy Center can be there? Children like Sam and Mara are depending on you.
Our Sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsors who are kicking off our annual Story Drive with leadership gifts to help Wayne County students write their next chapter.
Title Sponsor
Anonymous
Academic All-Star
Alicia Davis
Honor Roll
Kathy Constantinides
Adam Milgrom
Jim and Heather Monkmeyer
Ned and Anne Staebler
Zingerman’s Community of Businesses
Graduate
Naomi Khalil