Each year in Durham, over 400 children drop out of school and their prospects for the future are dire:
- 40% of these kids will end up on welfare;
- 30% of the males will commit crimes serious enough to put them in prison;
- Out of desperation, many will end up in gangs.
We believe the way to reduce the dropout rate is through initiatives that meet the five basic needs of at-risk children: a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult; a safe place to learn and grow; a marketable skill to use upon graduation; a chance to give back to the community; a healthy start.
By empowering students to achieve in school and life, we are building a stronger America, where every person is capable of reaching his or her greatest potential.
