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Homelessness And Poverty

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As a person who experienced homelessness and poverty at a young age, I am committed to public education. I have an interest in improving the accessibility of schooling to homeless individuals. I am familiar with the despair and frustration endemic to individuals struggling to survive. I am convinced that increasing individuals ' access to education can make the difference between despondency and hope. Homelessness has a great impact on children’s health and education. Homeless children have twice the rate of emotional and behavioral issues including anxiety, depressions and withdrawal.
I began preparing for this mission by volunteering as an advocate for the Mockingbird Society (TMS). Although I had many responsibilities, the role consisted

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