Support John Ruhrah Students and Families

70% of families at John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School identify as English language learners who recently immigrated to Baltimore. These families face many cultural and other barriers as they adapt to living in the United States. The COVID-19 crisis exacerbated an already challenging situation for these resilient families, and while the worst of the pandemic is over, John Ruhrah families are still left with many unmet needs.

Many John Ruhrah families are facing housing instability, which greatly impacts student attendance, success and overall well-being. Often these families spend most of their income toward housing costs, so they do not have much leftover to meet other needs. This holiday season, families need help to ensure students’ basic needs are met. Your support will go directly to food assistance and the purchase of jackets, winter gear, warm clothes, and other items requested by families facing hardship.