A 4^th grader at a CCSD elementary school experienced a major health crisis resulting in a month-long hospitalization. The student’s dad is a single father without transportation of his own, working a construction job to make ends meet. Several days of work were lost, due to supporting his student’s hospitalization, and juggling the finances and the emotional toll. This unexpected loss of income resulted in compounding hardships. 

Thanks to donors like Cobb EMC Foundation and many others, the Cobb Schools Foundation is able to provide family stabilization grants to some of our families in crisis. The fund was established with the intent to support unexpected financial losses due to extraordinary circumstances.

Last year we supported 140 students throughout the Cobb County School District by providing afterschool scholarships, housing assistance, or filling in for food insecurities. Nearly 50,000 students throughout the school district are considered economically disadvantaged, which is where this fund can be critical in preventing homelessness or providing a safe environment for students after school.

If you would like to help us support more families like this one you can donate here.