Students who come to St. Vincent de Paul's Family Dining Room and Dream Center have big dreams for their futures, but many face serious obstacles in achieving those dreams.

Schools in low-income neighborhoods receive far less funding than those in other areas. This creates learning gaps that are very difficult to overcome. In Arizona, only 14% of students from low-income families end up earning a post-high school degree.

And with summer coming up, kids not only have to worry about falling behind academically, but also if they'll have enough food to eat each day. Right now, 1 in 7 kids in Arizona are going hungry. For many of these children, the summer months are especially difficult because they normally rely on school for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch.

You can help make sure students have nutritious food and educational enrichment this summer by supporting St. Vincent de Paul's Dream Big Campaign!

With your generosity, the Dream Center provides tutoring, educational play, and support for low-income students each weekday evening helping students stay engaged and prepare for their next grade level. And the Family Dining Room provides hot meals as well as friendship and community for families in need.