Feelings of belonging through possessing objects for teens is universal, ask any teen near or far and they will give you a laundry list of things they believe would make their teen years better. Yet the ‘small things’ we provide transcend what is trending. The ‘small things’ we provide enriches their graduation experience and empowers their academic career.
The ‘small things’ our non profit provide for the students of the High School of Fashion Industries:
Study Abroad Scholarship – Senior Dues Scholarship – Sewing Machine Award
HSFI is a Title 1 school which receives federal funds for Title 1 students.
The basic principle of Title 1 is that schools with large concentrations of low-income students receive supplemental funds to assist in meeting students’ educational goals.
57% – Hispanic or Latinx
31% – Black
5% – Asian
5% – White
3% – English Language Learners
16% – Students with Special Needs
92% – Move onto college
The world is a better place because of the many adults that believe ‘it takes a village’.
Think back to any adult that made your teenage years better and so we ask you…