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As the arrival of the pandemic earlier this year sent local school districts into the organized chaos of virtual and hybrid learning, a network of people, agencies and businesses in Kennett Square quickly realized that one component of the local student population – those in kindergarten through the fifth grade who live in the underserved pockets of the community – were deprived of valuable learning tools needed to keep them in class…

 

“The need in our community has been exacerbated by COVID. The need is there and it is growing. It is not going away.” says Square Roots Collective’s Director of Social Initiatives when describing the many effects that the COVID pandemic has had on everyday life and how SCCON is working with other organizations to help those in compromised situations.

 

SOURCE: SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY WEEKLIES