When the basic needs of students are met, they are more likely to succeed within and beyond the classroom. Founded in 2018, the Right Now Needs Fund is an Alliance for Education program that works at the individual school level to support the immediate basic needs of Seattle Public Schools students and families. The Fund covers the cost of clothing, meals and housing for students at all Seattle Public Schools, addressing student needs that are not otherwise funded in a school budget. The Fund is designed to be efficient, flexible and impactful. Created in partnership with Amazon, the Right Now Needs Fund distributes $1M annually to address the basic needs of Seattle Public Schools students and families.
