Helping parents with education and training pays dividends
"That investment is paving pathways out of poverty for Maine families."
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"That investment is paving pathways out of poverty for Maine families."
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Sara Gideon is donating $3.5 million of leftover campaign funds from her unsuccessful bid for U.S. Senate to the nonprofit Maine Equal Justice to provide financial assistance to low-income parents earning post-secondary degrees and certifications.
The Build HOPE project will cover internet bills, unexpected car or home repairs, and expenses that might force a student to quit school before they graduate. The nonprofit Maine Equal Justice will manage the fund.