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Upward Bound and other programs that make difference in low-to-middle income, first-generation-to-college students lives is on the chopping block. Upward Bound is one of the “150 government programs that are not getting results, or duplicate current efforts, or do not fulfill essential priorities.” (George W Bush, State of the Union speech, Feb 2005) He wants to take the money from this college preparation program and put the money into ‘No Child Left Behind’, which is a high school completion program. While I admire the goal, ‘No Child’ does not go far enough. If the low-to-middle income, first-generation-to-college students are not going to be left behind, they need further education. That’s what Upward Bound does. Please let our President, your Senators, and your Representatives know that UB is a program that gets results, does not duplicate ‘current efforts,’ and is very important to help break the cycle of poverty. Let them know what a difference this program has made in YOUR lives. Thank you for your time, your cares, your prayers, and your effort. Here are two sample letters This first one is for community leaders and those who are not alumni. This second one is a sample from an alumni. This is an information page for UB students, and this one is a sample letter for students. This is an information page for UB parents, and this one is a sample letter for parents. For
more information, please check the following locations: If you are looking for addresses to send the information to, check for address at this locations www.congress.org/congressorg/home
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Dear
Upward Bound Alumni, Staff, Students, Friends, and Family,