From Harambee to the classroom, your support makes the difference.

Dear Peter,

Every morning this summer, our Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools® scholars gathered for Harambee—lifting their voices in song, celebrating their heroes, and starting their day with power and purpose.

They spent their days diving into culturally-affirming books, building their confidence as readers, and discovering what it means to lead with justice and joy.

Now, as summer draws to a close, we celebrate nearly 12,000 scholars at almost 200 sites across the country that have held their graduation ceremonies—sending students back to school with new confidence, community, and joy.

Your gift of $150 supports a scholar for a full week of CDF Freedom Schools. A gift of $50, $75, or $100 helps us provide meals, books, and life-changing programming.

Let’s send our scholars back to school with everything they need to succeed—starting with the love, joy, and confidence they gained this summer.

Kristal Moore Clemons, Ph.D.

National Director, CDF Freedom Schools®