The joy on 7-year-old Anna's face is because she is going to school, for the first time ever!

“This is the best day of my life!” Anna said. “I am so happy I get to go to school and see other kids."

Anna’s family is homeless, in a rural town here in Southern Oregon, and she missed out on kindergarten and 1st grade due to the barriers her family experienced.

 But now, because of your support, Anna’s path is forever changed.

Her Maslow Case Manager Nicole built trust over time and arranged for Anna to get to her 2nd grade class every day.

Instead of continuing in the cycle of poverty, Anna is now on a totally different path. A high school degree is the #1 factor in preventing adult homelessness, and Anna is on her way to achieving that, with case management to support her with basic needs, barrier removal and academic progress.

She is so happy, and her teacher says she is thriving. Anna also received one of this year’s backpacks filled with school supplies, funded by donor and sponsor support.

Anna’s mom told Nicole, “You’ve helped me and my family in so many different little situations making life a little bit easier for me and more comfortable for all three of us. Thank you so much. You truly do make a difference, so you know.”

YOU make a difference. The donations you send make a difference. They give backpacks. They give meals. They give clothing and hygiene items. They give transport. They give shelter. They give a future and a chance for children like Anna.