By Jeannie Balanda | Executive Director
Josefina is 19 years old and just beginning high school. She hopes to become a teacher one day and help students just like her, students who struggle to stay in school because of circumstances beyond their control.
Josefina's education has been interrupted many times. When her parents had the money to send her to school, they would. Often times they just didn't make enough money to spare the expense of her schooling.
But Josefina and her mother worked hard to assure she would complete her studies. Josefina's mother never went to school and she very much wanted her daughter's story to be different from hers. A story that ends with Josefina having a steady job that brings her enough income to be independent and contribute to the social fabric of her community.
Josefina's mother began crocheting kippot for MayaWorks. With the income she earns from selling her yarmulkes, she helps Josefina with school expenses. She is also planning to send Josefina's little sister to school when she begins kindergarten next year.
A few years ago, Josefina began crocheting kippot herself to earn an income to help her parents with the family expenses. She has been able to stay in school regularly and will graduate in three years with a teaching diploma. Josefina has a bright future ahead of her. She is smart, kind and a leader in her community. She will truly be an inspiration to her students!
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