The Problem We're Solving
Education remains inaccessible to far too many students, both locally and globally. In the United States, families spend an average of $586 per child on back-to-school supplies, and the majority of parents report needing financial assistance with back-to-school expenses. In Louisville and Kentucky specifically, one in five children lives in poverty, and reading and math proficiency rates are significantly below national benchmarks, indicating systemic inequities in educational access and quality. Internationally, the challenge is even more stark. In Haiti, only half of school-aged children attend school due to a lack of schools, high tuition rates, and socio-economic constraints, and more than 90% of schools are privately run, making education unaffordable for families living on less than $2 per day. These barriers trap students in cycles of poverty and deny them the opportunity to access education as a fundamental human right. The CareCrew exists to break these barriers and ensure that all students, regardless of financial circumstances or geography, have the supplies and support they need to succeed.
Some More Statistics
34%
Of parents say they plan to take on debt for back to school shopping (Intuit report, 2024
94%
Of teachers spend their own money on school supplies without reimbursement (National Center of Educational Statistics, 2021)
31%
Of parents say they are unable to afford back-to-school supplies (Intuit report, 2024)
How We’re Solving This
The CareCrew is breaking down these barriers by providing direct support to students in need. Through partnerships with local schools, we distribute bulk school supplies to students on reduced and free lunch programs, removing the financial burden that prevents families from affording these essentials. We've also launched our Global Scholarship Program to support students from developing countries like Haiti in pursuing higher education. By addressing both immediate needs and long-term educational access, we're working to ensure that every student, regardless of where they live or their family's financial situation, has the opportunity to succeed in school.