Basic necessities and resources can profoundly impact student achievement, mental health, growth and development. Think about the mental, emotional, and physical difference between a student in a classroom who is driven to school by their parent, after a good night's rest, a hearty breakfast, wearing clothes that fit, and a working laptop; and a student in the same classroom who is absent after walking to and from work the night before, sleeping on the floor, no breakfast, missed the bus, clothes that are two sizes too small, and no laptop at home to work on assignments. This situation is happening daily in our community.

The Army of Angels is a 501c3 non-profit organization led by high school teachers Kate Demory and Craig Russell who see first hand the hurdles and barriers our youth and young adult face every day. The Army is full of Angels who are in the trenches every day doing their part to make sure our local youth and young adults have the essentials they need to achieve.

To our youth and young adults: We see you, we hear you, and we got you.