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Philosophy
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The Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board, Administration and Staff recognize the importance of the home environment to the success of children at school. Project HELP originated in an effort to provide the children of the District and their families with an effective resource in a time of need. |
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This community-based program serves to provide short-term, limited assistance with problems related to housing, utilities, food, clothing and medical care. The coordinator of this program will document the degree of need on a case-by-case basis. |
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It is the intention of the District to help these families achieve independence and self-sufficiency. |
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Service to others builds self-respect. To that end, families receiving assistance from Project HELP will be asked to repay the program services by volunteering hours to Project HELP; through future monetary donation; or by attending parenting programs and self-help classes offered by the District, community colleges, or other agencies. Volunteers can accumulate hours to use in future emergency situations. |
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The children of our community constitute the community’s greatest natural resource. The opportunity for educational success is enhanced when a child is healthy, has a home to live in, food to eat, and clothes to wear. |
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For
information call Project HELP at (480)-288-2955 |