A Note from our Executive Director
Dear friend,
If not now, when? IVYP is taking action. While students and teachers are adjusting to a new school year of virtual instruction, we’ve learned that some students do not have a dedicated place to study. For families who live in crowded conditions, having a safe and healthy study space is a luxury.
To address this pressing need, IVYP launched a fundraising campaign to purchase lap desks for students who need them. When a desk is requested, one of our Family Advocates reaches out and is able to not only provide a desk, but also to assist the family with any other need they might have. It comes as no surprise that every family has additional needs – for rental assistance, childcare, clothing, health care – we have been busy not only distributing desks, but comprehensively supporting families. Click here to contribute to the study desk fund.
If not now, when? The 2020 election is right around the corner. While we hear about the Presidential election, our local elections are also important. I think it’s vital to be knowledgeable about local candidates. To that end, IVYP is hosting a virtual Meet the GUSD School Board candidates on Wednesday, October 7 at 5:30 PM. We will be providing simultaneous interpretation, so that both our Spanish-speaking and our English-speaking community members can get to know the candidates.
I’m proud of our efforts to take action on behalf of students and families – so that students can be successful in school and so that families can get to know who may be representing them in leading our local schools.
Lori Goodman
Executive Director
