Parents of young children currently drop their kids off blocks away before attending class—a barrier we can eliminate by consolidating programs into one building. Having the Early Childhood Education Classroom under the same roof as the Adult Education classrooms fosters trust and removes barriers, making it easier for families to focus on their goals.

Jahaira is a GED student who has been with us for several years and has two tests left to get her high school diploma. Both her children, Chelsea and Anthony, began at ProJeCt in the Early Childhood Education program and are now thriving in elementary school, thanks in part to the tools Jahaira gained through our Family Literacy Program. Jahaira is not only at ProJeCt to get her diploma, but to make Chelsea and Anthony proud of her.

Last year, 432 students, representing 41 different countries, enrolled in GED and ESL classes, but our limited classroom space left many hopeful learners on extensive waitlists. A new building will allow us to create more classrooms to accommodate the growing needs of the community.

The neighborhood of W. Berwick Street is 55% rental properties and the median household income on South Side is $63,000 (compared to about 71k nationwide).

Last year, thousands of individuals received personalized support from our dedicated case managers. By centralizing all of our services, we’ll be able to connect clients, students, and families to an even broader range of resources—with greater ease and impact.

The estimated rate of children eligible for free and reduced school lunch at Cheston Elementary, which serves South Side, is 70.8%

In 2023-2024, we distributed 293,789 pounds of food. However, with our current setup, pantry clients often face logistical challenges that slow the process. A larger, more efficient space will enable us to serve more families efficiently and with dignity.

The Student Success Program (SSP) is a school-based life skills and mentoring program that allows children to develop the skills needed to succeed in school. The goal of SSP is that students will increase their self-esteem, develop healthy attitudes, and improve knowledge of essential life skills to promote health, wellness, resilience, and positive personal development. ProJeCt is currently running SSP in collaboration with Easton Area School District.

While SIZZLE!® is open to eligible Easton Area School District students, children of ProJeCt’s Adult Education participants receive priority enrollment. As Adult Education expands through our campaign, so will access to SIZZLE!®, allowing us to serve even more children and families.