Donation to support Early Childhood Education at Caroline Mission
ST LOUIS, MO – 11/16/2022 – Unleashing Potential received a grant for $12,500 from the Mildred, Herbert and Julian Simon Foundation, which will be used to support Early Childhood Education at Caroline Mission in communities that are plagued with high rates of concentrated poverty, violent crime, un- and under-employment, and homelessness.
High-Quality Early Childhood Education for Children in Distressed Neighborhoods
Children need high-quality early childhood education. Yet at-risk children from distressed neighborhoods are the least likely to access this critical foundational program.
“There are presently not enough affordable Early Childhood Education seats in St. Louis City,” said Patsy Mason, Director of Early Childhood Education at Caroline Mission. “This Mildred, Herbert and Julian Simon Foundation grant will help us fill that gap and prepare children from low-income or high-risk backgrounds, empowering them to pursue their dreams and unleash their potential.”
Unleashing Potential’s Early Childhood Education program is licensed and nationally accredited, providing children ages 6 weeks to 5 years with high-quality education and care. Caroline Mission uses an evidence-based curriculum with the explicit goal of ensuring that the children are equipped to enter kindergarten emotionally, socially and cognitively ready for learning.
To learn more about Unleashing Potential, visit www.upstl.org.
About Unleashing Potential
Unleashing Potential is one of St. Louis’ oldest nonprofits enriching the lives of children (founded originally as Neighborhood Houses in 1913). The mission of Unleashing Potential is to close the opportunity gap for children and youth by building on their strengths. A United Way agency since 1955, Unleashing Potential creates educational and empowering experiences through early childhood education, after school programs, youth development and enrichment camps.
About the Mildred, Herbert and Julian Simon Foundation
The Mildred, Herbert and Julian Simon Foundation is interested in developing projects which will have a significant impact on the St. Louis, Missouri area. It seeks concept papers concerning programs that will meet unique specific community needs and seeks the appropriate organizations to best implement them. The primary focus includes but is not limited to programs which enhance the quality of life of senior citizens and children, with primary consideration given to the needs of the St. Louis Jewish community.
