My mother knew the power of education...

Join us in transforming the high school experience   Greetings! My mother knew the power of education, and to ensure I had the best start possible, she made sure I attended a great school. Unfortunately, that school was not in my neighborhood. This meant I saw early in life the difference between communities, and later realized these “differences” were in fact disparities and inequality. I learned early a valuable lesson that I have carried with me throughout my life. Talent is universal, opportunity is not!     Speaking both personally and as the Chief Program Officer at NAF, I never want students to have to leave their community to receive a quality education. I am so proud of the work we’re doing to make a real difference, launching 38 new academies that meet more students where they are. And that work is not possible without the support of community members like you.    [Please join NAF in transforming the high school experience through a gift today.]( we can expand opportunity and nurture the aspirations of more students like me.    I know firsthand how students can thrive when they are invested in, feel supported, and have their aspirations nurtured. As we kick off the new school year, [now is the time to make an investment in students through a gift to NAF](. Among other areas of impact, your gift supports the identification, planning, and certification for academies each year.    Thank you for your partnership,     Dirk Butler Chief Program Officer | [NAF](     [DONATE]( [Facebook](  [X](  [Instagram](  [Linkedin](  [Youtube](   [View as Webpage]( COPYRIGHT © 2024. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NAF | 169 Madison Ave, Suite 2797 | New York, NY 10016 US [Unsubscribe]( | [Update Profile]( | [Our Privacy Policy]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice](