The daily scramble of getting my daughter to school on time is embedded in my memories. Misplaced backpacks, clothing choices, “just five more minutes mom” all paint the picture.
It wasn’t always smooth, but we made it work, because I knew how important it was for her to show up. And now, she’s off to college — a milestone that reminds me just how much those early years of consistent attendance mattered.
Now, in my work with United Way Charlotte County and in partnership with our schools, I see that same truth play out every day across Charlotte County…