Studio252 is proud to support the Cumberland County Friends of Freedom Schools (CCFFS). This summer 2026, CCFFS will launch Fayetteville’s first-ever Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School® — a joyful, multi-week, tuition-free literacy and enrichment program for children in grades K–5.

Our goal is clear and full of heart:

Sponsor up to 50 scholars this summer — $25,000 total.

Each sponsored child will spend the summer immersed in reading, discovery, and growth — supported by caring mentors and surrounded by joy, purpose, and community.

Studio252 is proud to serve as the fiscal sponsor for Cumberland County Freedom Schools — because when we invest in the minds, voices, and futures of our youth, we all rise. Together, we’re building a movement rooted in joy, justice, and academic achievement. Freedom Schools have a 30-year record of success nationwide, helping children gain one or more years of reading growth in a single summer while strengthening their confidence, leadership, and love of learning.

You can help make that possible right here in Cumberland County.

What Your Sponsorship Provides:

When you donate you provide a scholar:

A personal home library of diverse, high-interest books

A dedicated college mentor who guides and inspires each class

Dailly STEM and literacy activities

A summer of structured fun and enrichment

Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily

Career Day, Field Day, and a joyful Finale Celebration

Each child’s summer experience is carefully designed to strengthen literacy, nurture creativity, and empower leadership.

Donation Levels:

STEM & Enrichment Champion

Supplies 30 STEM kits for a scholar and Enrichment activities for the summer including field day and career day. Builds curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills!

$200 –Healthy Meals, Happy Minds

Covers healthy meals and snacks for one scholar for the full program! Supports focus, well-being, and consistent attendance!

$1,300 – Sponsor a Scholar

Covers the full program — including books, meals, STEM activities, enrichment experiences, and mentorship.

Why It Matters:

In just a few short weeks, Freedom Schools transform summer into an opportunity for growth.

Children don’t lose learning — they gain it.

They return to school stronger readers, confident leaders, and joyful learners who believe in their own brilliance.

Your gift helps us reach our goal of up to 50 scholars — and ensures every child, regardless of income, has access to a safe, empowering, and academically rich summer.

Cumberland County Friends of Freedom Schools (CCFFS) is a community-led initiative bringing the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools® program to Fayetteville, NC. We’re dedicated to improving children’s lives through literacy, leadership, and joyful learning. For more information, contact our Project Director, Lindsay McGrew, at lmcgrew92@gmail.com.

🧡 Sponsor a Scholar: Cumberland County Friends of Freedom Schools

Help Us Send 50 Cumberland County Scholars to Freedom School This Summer 🌞