According to the National Center for Homeless Education, children experiencing homelessness are 87% more likely to drop out of school than their housed peers. And for the students who do stay in school, the impacts are still profound: research shows that they are more likely to struggle with attendance, concentration, behavioral health, and academic performance.

At Hope Atlanta, we see this reality up close every day—especially now, as more families with children are turning to our Women’s Community Outreach and Community Kitchen programs for help during back-to-school season.

This year, we’re serving more mothers trying to get their kids to class while navigating unstable housing. More grandparents stepping in to care for school-age children without enough food at home. More students co

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