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The Building Hope Crisis Fund emergency request!

As sudden ICE raids ramp up in our communities, and the economy is in a freefall the Building Hope Crisis Fund is nearly zeroed out and in dire need of additional support.

With your support, YouthBuild Charter School of California is able to continue our mission, which is to cultivate collaborative learning communities in which every student has the right to an authentic education, plays a meaningful role in creating positive social change, and becomes an active participant in working towards just conditions for all.

Because of our struggling economy, more students are taking on additional jobs because their parents are fearful about heading out to work. Though we strive to create flexible schedules for them, many students are attending school fewer days per week. Attendance impacts the amount of funds we receive from the state to operate our school. Though our enrollment is up from previous years, daily attendance determines our allocation.

In addition, we have noticed a steep increase in unhoused students - mainly due to evictions. BHCF is there to stand in the gap.

Lucy said: "I'm so thankful for the funding I have received because it has allowed me and my family to stay in our home with our three kids when we were on the verge of eviction. This has also allowed me to continue going to school and has taken a mental load off. Thank you."

We are seeking your support as we seek to keep our mission alive. Please fill out the form below to support YCSC today.

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You can also choose items off our BHCF Amazon Wish List, a carefully curated list of items that students need most in order to take care of themselves and/or their families and stay in school.

The needs are urgent. Your gift to the Building Hope Crisis Fund ensures that a crisis doesn't become a permanent way of life. For more information, please contact Cathy Brandt, development director, at (323) 610-9478.

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