Education & Access

Education Access and Resources

Providing youth with the school supplies and educational resources they need to succeed academically

and confidently.

The Educational Access & Resource Support Program ensures that youth in underserved communities have the materials, tools, and support they need to succeed academically and develop confidence. By providing school supplies, learning resources, and targeted support, this program removes barriers to education and fosters equitable access for all children.

Through partnerships with schools, community centers, and local organizations, Help the Need, Inc. identifies student needs, distributes essential educational materials, and tracks outcomes to ensure resources directly contribute to school attendance, engagement, and learning success.

Program Design

Theory of Change

If children and youth have consistent access to the school supplies and educational resources they need, then they will experience improved school attendance, increased confidence, and better academic outcomes.

Program Activities

Resource Distribution: Supplying backpacks, notebooks, pens, calculators, and other school necessities.
Targeted Support: Providing learning materials aligned with age and grade-level needs.
Community Engagement: Partnering with schools and families to identify students most in need.
Empowerment & Mentorship: Encouraging youth engagement and confidence through supportive programming and guidance.

Intended Outcomes

Improved access to educational resources for underserved youth.
Increased school attendance and participation.
Enhanced confidence, engagement, and academic performance among students.
Strengthened partnerships with schools and community organizations to sustain support.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Framework

Key Monitoring Practices

Track number of students served, and types of resources distributed.
Collect feedback from students, families, and educators on resource utility.
Evaluate impacts on school attendance, engagement, and academic confidence.

Data Collection Methods

Distribution logs and inventory tracking
Surveys or interviews with students, parents, and teachers
School reports or teacher feedback

Data Utilization

Collected data informs future distribution cycles, ensures resources match student needs, and identifies opportunities to expand or improve program offerings.