The Cincinnati Scholar House is a program that provides support to single parents enrolled in post-secondary education, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and create better outcomes for the next generation.
Transforming Families Through Education
On June 17, the Cincinnati Scholar House is celebrating the achievements of 25 graduates, with the diploma representing a brighter future for graduates and their children. The program’s mission is to provide tools for self-sufficiency to single parents, allowing education to be the vehicle to lead families to self-sufficiency.
According to Rainie Moody, the managing director of the Cincinnati Scholar House, the program focuses on providing affordable housing to participants, lifting a weight off their shoulders and allowing them to focus on their education. Alyssa Bell, a Scholar House alumna, shared her journey before joining the program, highlighting the challenges of working part-time, going to school full-time, and navigating childcare.
The Cincinnati Scholar House is making a difference in the lives of single parents and their children, providing a supportive community and resources to help them succeed. As the program celebrates its 25 graduates, it is a testament to the power of education and the impact it can have on transforming families and communities.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
