Anika, a high school student and one of our amazing volunteers, recently helped tutor children via the LifeMoves Motel Voucher Program. This program provides interim housing and a range of supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness through a partnership with extended stay motels in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Below is a highlight from an article she wrote about her experience.
“The educational gap I witnessed was profound. In an area where some students are navigating geometry by middle school, others mere miles away struggle with basic arithmetic in high school. This silent educational emergency flies in the face of what our community represents—wealth, progress, and opportunity. The stark reality that education— intended as a leveler—has turned into a selective privilege is a call to action.
“The heart of my advocacy beats for change and understanding. The children I’ve met have taught me that a stable home is not the measure of one’s identity. They are defined not by their lack but by their dreams and capabilities. By closing the educational gap, we can catalyze transformation not only in individual lives but throughout our community. We have the power to elevate everyone by ensuring equal access to education.”
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