EEqual
Why is EEqual named EEqual?
The founders' vision was that every student receives an EEqual opportunity to achieve their full potential in education.
How many students experiencing homelessness are in the US?
1.3 million
What did you need to bring from last meeting?
Photo release forms!
The high school one of the founders of EEqual went to...
Smoky Hill High School.
What are common attitudes towards those experiencing homelessness?
Disgust, unwilling to help, prejudices, fear, not knowing what to do.
What EHS organizations did we mention partnering with this school year? Name 3
Team RED, NHS, Student Council, Key Club, Rho Kappa
Name one of EEqual's four programs that benefits students experiencing homelessness.
1) scholarship program 2)mentorship program 3) EEqual chapters 4) social awareness campaigns
What's the most direct path out of homelessness?
Post-secondary education
How many resource providers in our community did our chapter reach out to?
4!
Fill in the blanks. EEqual is a for-youth-by-youth nonprofit dedicated to overcoming student homelessness by ________ and _________ to higher education for students experiencing homelessness.
1) Raising awareness of the issue 2) Increasing access
What % of students experiencing homelessness have a solid understanding of math, reading, and science?
25%
What will our chapter do once we hear back from every resource provider?
Plan an event that will meet the needs of whatever organization we pick!
How much money has EEqual raised in scholarship funds?
Over $60,000.
Name 3 out of the 5 causes of student homelessness.
Poverty, unemployment, natural disasters, domestic violence, mental illness
How many chapters of EEqual are there, including EEqual at Centennial?
15