Apache Junction Unified School District’s Project HELP continues to serve as the only program of its kind in the area, providing crucial short-term assistance to families while fostering community engagement and long-term stability.

Project HELP is a community-based program committed to providing temporary support for families and students enrolled in AJUSD. What sets the program apart is its unique approach that combines immediate assistance with a pathway to self-sufficiency through community service, according to a release.

“Project HELP isn’t just about providing aid — it’s about building stronger community connections and helping families develop the tools they need for long-term success,” Rosie Portugal-Brastad, Project Help coordinator, said in the release. “The program’s loan-and

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