This winter has been colder and snowier than any in City Connects’ students’ lifetimes. Most of the Northeast has received record-breaking amounts of snow. The recent blizzard that left many without power or heat made it even more vital that students get the support they need to attend school and be ready to learn. How do City Connects Coordinators help to address these out-of-school factors in this harsh time of year? Here are three recent stories highlighting the good and warm work being done during these cold months.
Coordinators And Communities Spread Compassion this Winter
As the snow piles up, our City Connects Coordinators are working hard to ensure students have more than just the essentials—they have opportunities to thrive.
In this post, we highlight how our teams in Boston and Poughkeepsie schools are taking action to support the “whole child” during these cold months.
See how City Connects is bridging gaps to address basic needs and creative growth this season, students connected all year long.
A Hungry Child Can’t Learn
Hunger makes learning harder. As more families face food insecurity this winter, City Connects is expanding partnerships with community organizations to ensure students have reliable access to nutritious food. From mobile food pantries to connecting families to food and grocery resources, Coordinators are working every day to remove barriers that stand in the way of student success. Because when basic needs are met, students can show up to school ready to learn.
See how City Connects is addressing food insecurity in their communities in this blog post.
Addressing Cold and Hunger in the Winter
In this post, we highlight the numerous ways Coordinators connect students with resources and create new opportunities for them to thrive and flourish, particularly during the winter months. Winter presents challenges such as food and clothing insecurity during the holidays when it can be more challenging to maintain stability. Our Coordinators work to establish a support network for students and families, ensuring that children are warm, well-fed, and are getting their strengths and needs addressed beyond academics.
Read more here.
