Choose How You Want To Help
Adopt NPPS as the basis for your scholarship guidelines
Update your scholarship and grant eligibility requirements to support matriculation for students living below the NPPS.
Establish K-12 mentoring programs in your school
Implement a school-based mentoring program to provide students - starting at the earliest age - with academic and emotional support.
Provide public library cards to all students
Ensure that all students can access reading and educational materials by providing a library card or a subscription to an online public library.
Establish child care centers for student and community use
Provide an on-campus resource for student-parents and employees of local businesses.
Establish a vehicle donation program
Develop a vehicle donation program to help those below the NPPS to obtain personal modes of transportation.
Help individuals to obtain driver’s licenses
Implement or support a program that provides the training and financial assistance necessary to obtain a driver’s license.
Implement a transit pass donation program
Create a new program to accept and redistribute new or unused transit passes.
Advocate for affordable housing
Connect with decision-makers in the community and amplify the voices of those needing affordable housing.
Host a first-time home buyer fair
Help break down barriers to home ownership by hosting an informational fair.
Establish a local farmers market
Invest in a local farmers market to increase access to healthy and fresh foods for individuals living below the NPPS.
Host free tax preparation events
Identify members who can participate in free annual tax preparation events to support individuals and families.
Establish emergency funds
Establish funds to support individuals and families in your community facing unexpected financial emergencies.
Utilize your networks to offer internships or employment
Work with your members to create new opportunities for individuals seeking to start careers.
Create a dynamic mentorship program
Establish a program for your members to enter into long-term mentorships with individuals seeking support.
Host networking events and job fairs
Organize networking activities and job fairs in many different parts of your region.
Establish a mentorship program
Connect members with students who live below the NPPS and do not have access to other consistent support.
Provide scholarships to students
Offer scholarships to students living below the NPPS in your organization or within the community.
Create and maintain play spaces for children
Join or organize a collaboration to fund, develop, and maintain public parks, recreational areas, and green spaces.
Create a basic needs resource guide
Civic associations serve as a strong conduit between resources in a community and those who do not have adequate access.
Assist programs working “on the ground”
Volunteer, fundraise, or collect items for an organization that distributes basic need items.