Tweet - "In neighborhoods across Chicago & the country, young kids, especially kids of color, grow up facing barriers like poverty, inadequate schools, & community violence. These kids need a strong support system, and that's why @SenDuckworth & I introduced the Mentoring to Succeed Act."
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Issues: Unemployed and Low-Income Education
"In neighborhoods across Chicago & the country, young kids, especially kids of color, grow up facing barriers like poverty, inadequate schools, & community violence. These kids need a strong support system, and that's why @SenDuckworth & I introduced the Mentoring to Succeed Act."
"Our bill would establish a 5-year, competitive grant program that provides funding for school-based mentoring programs to help kids transition to high school, college, & the workforce. This is about making sure every child can reach their full potential."
@SenatorDurbin
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