Each summer The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis) provides an array of experiences for our members. Without Bro/Sis our young people would not have engaging and stimulating opportunities that provide essentials support in their lives. All children should have access to these growth opportunities. All children. Poverty should not be a barrier.
On June 4th, The New York Times published an article, which stated:
"In summer, the lack of affordable child care and the achievement gap collide for lower income families. Most kids lose math skills over the summer, but low-income children also lose, on average, more than two months of reading skills - and they don't gain them back. That puts them nearly three years behind higher income peers by the end of fifth grade, and the gap just keeps getting wider. Researchers credit the summer slide for about half of the overall difference in academic achievement between lower and higher income students."
This speaks directly to the work of Bro/Sis and proves why our summer programming is so critical. We work to ensure that our children do not lose skills over the summer and that the dreaded access and achievement gap is bridged.
Will you support us in our critical work?
Any donation you make will be matched in full by a generous anonymous donor who is committed to making sure the children of Bro/Sis have engaging and creative
experiences that keep their mind active.
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