Invest in a Child’s
“Road to Readiness“
Did you know that in the greater Elgin area, there are over 18,000 children under the age of five, with 34% living in low-income families? While 5,500 children qualify for free early care and education programs, only 32% can be served due to a shortage of available slots. This leaves thousands of children at risk of falling behind before they even reach kindergarten. You can help change this by investing in a comprehensive and equitable birth-to-five system for our community’s children. By supporting a child during their first 2,000 days—birth to kindergarten—you can make a lasting impact when 90% of brain development occurs.
EPEL supports families’ journeys so children are ready for school and life – because when they START AHEAD, they STAY AHEAD.
Help shape a child’s future by donating today so all children START AHEAD!
Donation Suggestions
$25 Maintains Bilingual Caregiver Support Phone Line
$50 Supports Non-Traditional Early Learning Sites
$100 Provides 50 Getting Ready for Kindergarten Calendars
$250 Be A 2,000 Day Early Childhood Champion
$500 Places 100 Books in Childrens’ Hands
$1,000 Sets a child on the Road to Readiness
Please choose from the following donation options to make an impact on our youngest children in the community.
