*It is estimated that there are over 50,000
homeless children enrolled in Massachusetts public schools.
*The average age of a homeless person in Massachusetts is 8 years
old.
*There are an estimated 12,000 high school students impacted by
homelessness in Massachusetts.
*It is predicted that 75% will drop out before graduation.
*EVERY CHILD deserves the right to a
quality education.
*EDUCATION is the key to unlocking a brighter future and
breaking the cycle of homelessness.
*COMMUNITY SUPPORT is vital in helping us achieve our goal
of providing academic stability and hope for all children in our
state who have no permanent home.
Join us on Saturday 9/29/12 to be a
part of our "SOWMA Ride for Kids Bike Team."
2nd Annual Outrunning Homelessness Race and Fun Walk held on
4/28/12 drew 374 participants and raised $21,000 to help our
students impacted by homeless achieve success in school.
Thank you for being a part of our success for our race walk.