PROGRAM EXPENSE - THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS IN PATERSON BY CONDUCTING OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ORGANIZING EVENTS WORKSHOPS AND COMMUNICATIONS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THROUGH CHARTER SCHOOLS AND ENGAGING IN ADVOCACY INITIATIVES TO ADVANCE POLICIES THAT IMPROVE CHARTER SCHOOL ACCESS FUNDING AND STUDENT OUTCOMES.