How can we help poorer schools?

“By…(selecting) the youth of genius from among the classes of the poor, we hope to avail the State of those talents which nature has sown as liberally among the poor as the rich, but which perish without use if not sought for and cultivated”. Thomas Jefferson, 1782.   That’s well over 225 years ago in USA.  Sometimes I think those with the money do not believe there are gifted children among the poor.  Thanks to Dick Kantenberger, an international contact,  for the above quote .

WiseOnes has been trying to provide for the poor for almost 15years. We have given scholarships for 14+ years, over 25 per term from our leaders and the Directors. We have not succeeded. The banks we have asked did not agree.  No big business that is of excellent character had offered to sponsor a school in spite of my letters. I helped a low income school which also offered the program at half price,  for 5 years,  but could not keep it up as we live off my superannuation. The school has so many priorities that it is overwhelming. We know it works and can make a difference but how do you do these things without regular funding on an ongoing basis? We have not found an answer so the poorest schools miss out again and those who live near and can afford all the resources get further ahead?  It is so frustrating.  If you know anyone or any organization that is philanthropic and can help let me know. I am very experienced at begging though so very unsuccesful too.  Pat Slattery, MD