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The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) received a $5,000 grant from the Vancouver Rotary Foundation to support housing stability, which is directly linked to student attendance and success. The Foundation for VPS addresses housing stability to help students remain on track in school while their family stabilizes.
Foundation for VPS investment areas include direct housing aid, wellness and emergency/crisis support. Direct housing aid includes the Foundation for VPS Housing Stability Fund which helps qualifying VPS students and families remain in their homes when they find themselves unable to pay rent due to a short-term job loss, illness or family crisis.
During the 2017-18 school year, the Housing Stability Fund helped 247 VPS students from 90 families avoid eviction though one time housing assistance. The fund is administered through a partnership with Council for the Homeless.
“We are extremely grateful for the community support and ongoing partnerships that help remove barriers for students and families,” said Nada Wheelock, Foundation for VPS executive director. “When there is stability at home, children can continue to attend their neighborhood school and arrive focused and ready to learn. Together, we can make a lifelong difference for hundreds of students.”
The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) is an independent, 501(c)3 educational non-profit corporation established in 1988 to support Vancouver Public Schools. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of business, community, and education leaders, the Foundation creates opportunities to cultivate and inspire student success. As an educational non-profit entity, the Foundation serves students at all 37 VPS schools, providing direct aid to students facing learning barriers due to economic need, as well as financial assistance for learning enrichment and mentoring programs. The Foundation is supported by donations from school employees, parents, students, community members, and businesses. Visit www.FoundationforVPS.org for more information.