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When a child struggles in school, it can be incredibly frustrating
for both the student and the parent. When a gifted child doesn't
get the special attention he or she requires, it can keep that student
from growing and reaching his or her full potential. When a parent
can't get a job that pays enough to support a family, due to a lack
of education, it can set into motion a chain of events which may
alter the lives of each of the family members forever.
When HIV/AIDS strikes, it strikes more than just the health of
the infected individual. It changes every other aspect of life for
that individual and his or her family. House of Ruth developed the
Education Fund to ensure that those affected by HIV/AIDS do not
get left behind in the educational system.
The Education Fund provides assistance to both the infected and the
affected, in the following areas:
- Pre-school and day-care assistance
For lower-income parents, it may be difficult to find safe, reliable
childcare at an affordable price. House of Ruth helps make it
possible for parents to get the childcare they need, so they may
go to work outside of the home.
- Unique education needs
Whether a child is extremely gifted
or struggles to master certain subjects, some need a little extra
help and encouragement. The Education Fund provides financial
assistance for mentoring and tutoring to enhance a child's
classroom work.
- Fees for high school students, graduation fees and
college application fees.
House of Ruth will assist in covering these expenses that help
children and adults move to their next educational level.
- Assistance with higher education, vocation or trade
school
The expense of tuition, books and other supplies can prevent
both teens and adults from receiving the education and training
they need to earn adequate wages. Through this fund, House of
Ruth helps with the expenses that would otherwise impede the growth
and success of these individuals.
- Assistance with acquiring GED certification
For some,
moving to the next form of higher education can be impossible
without a high school diploma. This assistance helps move adults
on to the next level.
- Educational employment counseling
This service provided by
House of Ruth offers referrals to outside employment agencies,
transportation assistance, college textbooks, as well as moral
support.
- Wellness retreats
In keeping with House of Ruth's holistic
view that the client's health is impacted by the body, mind and
spirit, retreats are offered to educate clients on a wide variety
of issues that affect their lives.
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