How access to basic hygiene can support health, confidence, and opportunity Staying clean should not be a luxury. But for someone struggling to afford housing, food, transportation, or other basic needs, items like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and clean clothing can quickly become out of reach. That is hygiene poverty, and it can...
Creating real pathways to employment and stability through adult education and workforce readiness Education creates opportunity. For adults facing financial hardship, it can be the turning point between instability and long-term independence. More than 43 million adults in the U.S. have low literacy skills, making it difficult to complete everyday tasks, secure...
Shane discovered career direction, confidence, and community at The Sharing Center Unsure of what came next Before enrolling in ProjectRISE, Shane was feeling stuck. He wanted to grow, contribute, and find his path, but wasn’t sure where to start. “I was looking for a passion,” he shared. “It was clear I liked helping...