Friends, join me in supporting an organization that is close to my heart- The Neighborhood Academy. TNA is a faith-based, college preparatory, independent school grades 6-12 whose mission is to break the generational cycle of poverty by preparing low-income youth for college and citizenship. The school runs an extended-day, extended-year calendar with facets specifically designed to foster the character and grit needed to conquer the achievement gap that plagues underserved students of low, socioeconomic backgrounds. Your support now helps provide for the full academic lifecycle of a student at TNA, including, but not limited to, sports and athletics, arts programming, college preparation and application, meals and nutrition, individual and group counseling, supportive services to manage immediate and urgent needs, and once in a lifetime opportunities, such as traveling and touring domestic and international locations. Access to this programming is seen as essential to character and morale building, high educational growth and attainment, and future opportunities in their career field. Thank you for supporting The Neighborhood Academy with me!