>>Donation Funds Pilot Program Supporting Student Parents at Virginia Community Colleges
(Pulaski County, VA) -- A new program aims to help students who are also parents with non-academic and emergency needs, such as childcare and unexpected expenses. Scott Kimbler with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
New River Community College has received a $10,000 donation from the Truist Charitable Fund to support its College Attainment for Parent Students, or CAPS, program. P-C Patriot dot com reports the funding will provide learning materials for students' children and create more family-friendly campuses. The CAPS program is being piloted at five of Virginia's community colleges, with the goal of helping more students achieve their educational goals and contribute to the success of their families and communities.