A backpack can prepare a student for the first day of school.

🎒 But what about October, when homework gets harder? January, when a new semester begins? Or March, when college applications are due? 📝 Refugee students bring extraordinary resilience into our schools, but many also face significant barriers to educational success: 📌 Interrupted or limited formal education before resettlement 📌 Learning a new language while keeping up academically 📌 Limited access to enrichment opportunities, mentors, and college and career guidance Globally, 46% of school-aged refugee children are not enrolled in school, and many miss foundational years of learning before ever arriving in the United States. Those educational gaps don't disappear after resettlement. Refugee students need more than a back-to-school moment—they need a community who's willing to walk alongside them all year long. ✨And now through September 4, every new or increased monthly gift will be matched dollar for dollar—up to $10,000. A recurring gift of $26/month helps ensure refugee students in Wake County are surrounded with the relationships, opportunities, and community they need to thrive—not just on the first day of school, but every day that follows. 🎓 Together, we're going beyond the backpack. We're walking with students all year long. Support our Back-To-School campaign today by making your monthly gift today through the link in our bio. 🧡