This week’s featured Actions
In advance of this September’s launch, here are some sample solutions
from the business, faith, health care, government, and civic sectors.
Stay tuned for more actions and more sectors in the coming weeks!
Establish a mentorship program
Provide greater exposure to health care careers and help interested students build relationships with health care workers.
Provide college or university scholarships to students
Offer financial scholarships to students living below the NPPS.
Distribute a list of K-12 opportunities and resources
Provide information about educational choices and available resources for students and families 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 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.