How Your Support Helps Cents of Pride Fulfill Its Mission

Each month, Cents of Pride empowers over 5,500 students across 16 Title I elementary schools in Springfield with access to essentials, dignity-driven incentives, and opportunities to thrive. But the need is greater than ever.

Six additional schools are waiting to join our program—representing hundreds more children who could benefit from the transformative impact of Cents of Pride. With your support, we can:

🛍️ Expand access to Pride Stores stocked with hygiene items, clothing, school supplies, and more—allowing students to earn essentials through positive behavior and personal growth.
🧒 Reach more students who face daily challenges related to poverty, trauma, and instability—ensuring they feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
🏫 Equip new schools with the resources, volunteers, and infrastructure needed to launch and sustain the program.
🤝 Build community partnerships that amplify our reach and deepen our impact.
💬 Share stories of hope and resilience that inspire continued generosity and engagement.

Every dollar raised helps us say “yes” to the schools waiting—and to the children who deserve to feel proud, capable, and cared for.

Together, we can complete our mission: to ensure every child has what they need to succeed—inside and outside the classroom.

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By Cents of Pride

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