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Our Story
The Impact of Education Through Once Upon A Fairytale
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Each year, the Once Upon A Fairytale Princess Tea celebrates imagination, wonder, and the belief that every child’s story is worth investing in. At the heart of this event is a commitment to opening doors through education and opportunity.
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This year’s beneficiary is Mission First Early Learning Center, located in West Jackson. The mission of Mission First Early Learning Center is to instruct and nurture early learners so they are equipped to fulfill their purpose as disciples of Jesus. In a Christ-centered environment, children ages three to five are given a strong academic, social, and spiritual foundation.
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The impact of this work is already being seen.
Graduates of Mission First Early Learning Center enter elementary school confident and prepared. They are strong readers, thoughtful communicators, and eager learners. Teachers and families share that these children demonstrate maturity, kindness, and leadership beyond their years and serve as positive examples in their classrooms and communities.
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Since opening in 2018, Mission First Early Learning Center has added a new classroom each year as more families seek a Christ-centered education for their children. With this growth comes a greater need for support to ensure every child has access to this life-shaping opportunity.
The goal of this year’s Once Upon A Fairytale event is to raise enough funds to send an entire class of students to school for a full academic year.
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At Mission First, education is more than preparation for the next grade. It is preparation for life in Christ. Children are taught that they are deeply loved by God, created with purpose, and called to love others. They learn that truth, grace, and faith are a foundation they can stand on wherever their story leads.
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Through your generosity, you are helping children learn to read, lead, and love well. You are planting seeds of faith that will continue to grow long after the school year ends. This is the truest fairytale of all. Lives shaped by the Gospel, hope rooted in Christ, and stories written for His glory.
