A mom’s wish for a better life and education come true!

Emmanuel, a Kids Co. at John Muir student, has more stories packed into his 5-year-old life than most people 10 times his age. His mother, an African refugee, lost both her father and husband to the civil war in Sudan. In spite of this trouble and trauma, she will tell you that she will “never give up.” She is relieved to have her family living in America where she and Emmanuel have a safe home away from the violence. It is also a place where both can go to school.

Still, displacement and relocation are tough and the challenges facing refugee children are many. These kids often find themselves swept up in conflicts, intolerance, and cultural differences in their new country — challenges that they don’t necessarily understand.

Emmanuel’s time at Kids Co. at John Muir has helped ease this transition. As a matter of fact, he has found a second home among his new set of friends and the Kids Co. scholarship he received made it possible for him to attend both the before school and after school program. His time with us also gives his mother the opportunity to attend college. She dreams that their access to education will help secure opportunities that they would not have had elsewhere. Our dream is that this comes true.

On behalf of Emmanuel, his mother, and all of the families who we serve, thank you for participating in the Kids Co. Virtual BBQ. Your support makes it possible for kids like him to attend our program.

Warm regards,
Tim – Kids Co. at John Muir Program Manager