Investing in the future Putting college within reach for Local 1000 families: Local 1000 helped more than 60 members and their children take an important step towards achieving the American Dream of a college education at a Feb. 11 workshop in Sacramento. As the cost of college tuition continues to rise--and the economic burdens facing working families increase along with it, Local 1000 is partnering with community allies to put college within reach for members families. When our members, and so many other working families cannot afford to send their children to college, thats a union problem, said Local 1000 President Yvonne R. Walker. We must ensure that the ladders of opportunity many of us enjoyed remain in place for our children and for our communities. Building on the success of last years program, skilled community volunteers introduced families to the tools and resources they need to apply for financial aid. Local 1000 families who took part in last years program have already gained thousands of dollars in college funding. Higher education is getting further out of reach for working families like ours--the costs are pretty intimidating, said Derrick Hodges, a Bargaining Unit 4 member leader from the State Controllers Office who also works on Local 1000s Early Childhood Education Campaign. Our children will never have what we have today, if they cant see beyond high school. Thats why this program is so important. For these events, Local 1000 partners with Sacramento Cal-SOAP Consortium, which is a California Student Opportunity Access Program that increases awareness of college options and financial aid for students. Creating strategic alliances to strengthen the social and economic fabric of our communities are at the heart of our Purpose Statement added Walker. Education is a cornerstone to building a stronger middle class.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 01:28:45 +0000
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