COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL OF KENT WORKS TO STRENGTHEN THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE FOCUS OVER THE PAST YEAR HAS BEEN AS FOLLOWS:CONTINUING TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC, INCLUDING MENTORING, SUPPORT FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING, AND BASIC NEEDS SUPPORTS. INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT, SUCH AS FOOD, PPE AND OTHER SUPPLIES, ACCESS TO INTERNET AND UTILITY AND RENT ASSISTANCE TO MEET INCREASED COMMUNITY NEEDS. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT UNDERSERVED CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES.