Underprivileged Children
Created By: Avery and Elizabeth
Think About This...
Every night you go to bed, in a warm bed under your solid roof. You have food in your stomach, a family who loves you, what more could you want? Unfortunately, within 30 minutes of your cozy little life, there are children who aren't as privileged as you are.
Did You Know...
They Need Your Help
A title one school is a public school with low income students. A large percentage of students who feed into them come from, rough, low income neighborhoods. These title one schools offer education fitted to these children's specific needs. They provide free or reduced price lunches and breakfasts, toys, clothing, and one on one help to those who need it most. However they are not able to do this on their own.
Poverty Rate By State
In 2014, about 12% of Virginia residents were under the poverty line.
Poverty Rate in Richmond
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The darker the shade the higher the poverty rate
Poverty Rate By State Region
In 2014, about 13% of residents in central Virginia (where we live) were under the poverty line