Dear Enroot Community,
I’m writing to provide an update regarding the steps Enroot is taking in response to the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Enroot has made the very difficult decision to temporarily suspend all in-person programming and events.
All in-person Enroot activities, including mentoring, tutoring, field trips, seminars, and internships, will be postponed until further notice.
Enroot will move to virtual mentoring and tutoring, with the goal of continuing to address student needs as best we can.
Enroot staff will be working remotely and are available to students and all stakeholders via phone, email, text, social media, and video conferencing.
We are continuously re-evaluating the situation and look forward to re-commencing in-person programming as soon as possible.
Although the weeks and months ahead will involve significant disruptions to all of our lives, it's important to remember that public health crises like this disproportionately impact marginalized communities, especially immigrant families. Lost wages, limited access to health resources, and an increased vulnerability to xenophobic and racist attacks are examples of impacts that can be compounded by immigration status.
While our ability to respond is diminished by limited in-person connections, we remain committed to doing everything we can to meet the evolving needs of our students and their families. As always, we are making decisions guided by our Core Values of Students First, Sense of Possibility, Authentic Relationships, and Constant Learning.
We can’t thank you enough for your support of our students, especially during this time. Enroot is proud of the way our community has rallied together to support one another in the past. We’re confident we will again rise to the occasion.
In solidarity,
Ben Clark
Executive Director