Dear John,

Do you remember the best teacher you have ever had? The one who made the biggest impact on you? Every kid deserves a teacher like that, and every educator deserves to know how much they mean to us.

That’s why we set a goal to gather 5,000 signatures for our “thank you card” for pre-K teachers by tomorrow—and we’re still a bit short. Will you help us meet the goal by signing today?

The first 5 years of a child’s life set the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

And yet, nearly 5 million children under the age of 5 live in poverty in the U.S. and the majority don’t have access to high-quality early childhood programs that could dramatically improve their future—programs like Educare.

We built Educare Chicago, our first early childhood school, in 2000 and now we partner with other early childhood champions to develop schools in communities across the country. Educare teachers and staff are helping to build a brighter future for children living in poverty by providing high-quality early education to under-resourced communities. Through their hard work and dedication, these educators are changing the course for our youngest learners—and that’s something that benefits every single one of us.

Help us shower them with encouragement and support—sign our thank you card today!

Sincerely,

P.S. If you’d like to do more to help, consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Ounce. Your gift will support our Educare program, our home visiting and doula programs, and our advocacy, policy and research efforts. Together, we can build a future filled with more children ready for kindergarten, more families empowered and more communities thriving.

Thank you.

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