Kids Read for the Record to Help Bridge Literacy Achievement Gap
On October 2, hundreds of thousands of children across the country will come together at libraries, schools, and community centers to read Don Freeman’s beloved Corduroy as part of Jumpstart’s annual Read for the Record campaign. Read for the Record brings attention to the importance of early education and reading skills for at-risk pre-schoolers.
Where the Candidates Stand on Hunger
And then there were two. When we first covered the U.S. presidential hopefuls’ positions on hunger and poverty in January 2008, 12 candidates were in the race and Iraq was the dominant issue. Today, Barack Obama and John McCain are their parties’ nominees and the economy has vaulted to the top of voters’ concerns. Rising food prices and the housing crisis have brought issues of hunger and poverty into greater focus.
To learn where the candidates stand on issues of hunger and its root causes, visit their web sites: John McCain | Barack Obama
Contact the candidates to let them know how important the issue of hunger is to you: John McCain | Barack Obama
Sodexo Foundation Launches New Web Site
A lot has changed at the Sodexo Foundation in the last year and our Web site has been updated to reflect those changes. When you visit www.SodexoFoundation.org you’ll find a fresh look that represents the Sodexo Foundation’s new graphic standards. We’ve made the site easier to navigate and improved access to the full range of Foundation programs and resources. You’ll find a world of information and useful resources on our new site:
- Want to teach your class about hunger and poverty in the US? Get the facts
- Looking to volunteer in your community? Find opportunities
- Know a worthy Sodexo Foundation scholarship recipient? Find info
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Poll: Struggling Low-Wage Workers Balance Hope, Fear
Even during hard times, the pull of the American dream is strong. As low-wage workers struggle to pay their bills and stay out of poverty they continue to expect better for themselves and their children. That’s a key finding in a recent survey conducted by The Washington Post, the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, and Harvard University.
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About Sodexo Foundation
The Sodexo Foundation is an independent charitable organization sponsoring and supporting initiatives that tackle the root causes of hunger in the U.S., with particular focus on helping children and their families. Since its founding in 1999, the Sodexo Foundation has made more than $9.2 million in grants to fight hunger in America.