Moretta Global Community
Everyone. Everywhere. Connected.

First Day First Initiative for Educational Excellence

The First Day First Initiative is a national awareness initiative of the Moretta Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), a not for profit intermediary organization established in 2006.  The initiative aims to impact community wellness and inspire children forward to self-esteem, confidence and potential through essential school supply kits, service-learning participation and a national network of solution teams,  mentors and volunteers committed to care. 

Strategic awareness partners support the sustainable program through coordinated systems to deliver and connect school supply kits to elementary schools (K-8) and vulnerable  children in need. The mission connects vulnerable and at-risk children to the joy of learning and pathways to positive outcomes and educational excellence.  

Program investments aim to impact the lives of underserved children and their families, bridge resource gaps, and reduce the lasting negative effects of deep budget cuts, teacher job losses, household unemployment, community foreclosures, crime, homelessness and youth homelessness.

Solution Teams. Sustaining The Gains.  To volunteer, start a local grassroots SYSTER Project Team in your community or sponsor a community-based awareness event, contact us today!
   
Moretta House to HOME
School  Box  Kit  Program

The House to HOME school box kit program helps community groups connect children to essential name brand, mom and teacher-approved school supplies efficiently and hassle-free.
   

          

  

Why do little kids dream big?

“Our communities are shaped by relationships and the ideas we dream today.  We tell kids they can succeed and achieve – a bold truth – because we believe.  Classrooms nurture the quest to learn and boundless surprises of the future, making curious discovery the right of every child.  The inspiring first day of school, with paper, pencils and crayons is more than smiles and symbols of joyful learning, it’s the moment of impact when what shall be is before us and when infinite possibilities begin.  When kids believe, communities succeed.”      

Deborrah  Gilbert,  Executive Director

 Mom, Auntie, Sister, Daughter, & Big Kid Who Still Dreams,