The COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately hurting low-income and Black and brown families, whose adults are overrepresented among essential workers. Their children, especially the younger ones, are falling further behind academically.The new Educational Equity and Enrichment Hubs provide a safe opportunity for in-person support for MCPS K-5 students, based on financial need. Learn more here: www.equityhubs.org.

To make a donation, visit here: www.thecommunityfoundation.org/cof-contribution. Any amount helps; in the Comments box add “For the Equity Hubs.”

* One student = $20
* Cohort of 13 students = $250
* Hub of 52 students = $1,000

— Isabel M. Estrada Portales