The Raise the Barr Foundation, the foundation headed up by Minnesota Vikings’ linebacker Anthony Barr, has been helping single parents since its inception a couple of years ago. This week, Barr added a new initiative to the program with a specific purpose.
The Raise the Barr Emergency Grant Fund for Single Parent Undergraduates will, as the name implies, provide money for emergency expenses that might arise and, potentially, prevent single parents from continuing their education.
According to the story from Vikings.com writer Lindsey Young:
Research has shown that unexpected events – such as a car breaking down or a childcare worker getting sick – can cause enough of a financial obstacle to prevent single parents from continuing their post-secondary education.