Opening Doors For Every Student
A Welcome Home, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to high-quality public education for underserved children by addressing one of the most significant — and often overlooked — barriers to opportunity: housing affordability.
We believe a child’s ZIP code should not determine their educational future. By helping families access neighborhoods with top-performing public schools, we create pathways to academic success, long-term stability, and upward mobility.
The Opportunity Gap
Across the country, students of color remain underrepresented in many of the highest-performing public school districts. This disparity is not driven by ability or ambition — it is driven by access.
In many communities, families qualify for housing assistance but still cannot afford market rents in high-opportunity neighborhoods. As a result, children are effectively locked out of schools that offer stronger academic outcomes, peer networks, and long-term advantages.
This gap is structural — and it is solvable.
How We Expand Access to Education
A Welcome Home helps families move into neighborhoods with top-performing public schools by bridging the gap between housing assistance and actual rental costs.
By covering the portion of rent that families cannot afford, we enable children to attend schools that were previously out of reach — without disrupting existing public systems.
This targeted approach provides:
- Immediate access to high-quality schools
- Exposure to peer environments that reinforce positive academic pathways
- Greater family stability and neighborhood support
Each family we support represents a measurable step toward closing the opportunity gap.
Why It Matters
- High-performing schools are strongly linked to better college and career outcomes
- Peer environments play a critical role in shaping expectations and achievement
- Stable housing supports family well-being and academic continuity
- Even a single year of access can change a child’s educational trajectory
Give the Gift of Opportunity
Every child deserves the chance to thrive. Your donation helps bridge the housing gap, giving underserved families access to our very best public schools and brighter futures.