{"id":323,"date":"2025-08-07T13:31:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T20:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/tlc\/?p=323"},"modified":"2025-08-07T13:31:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T20:31:05","slug":"help-fill-student-backpacks-this-back-to-school-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/tlc\/2025\/08\/07\/help-fill-student-backpacks-this-back-to-school-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Fill Student Backpacks This Back-to-School Season!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At the heart of every successful student lies a foundation of support. The TLC Family Resource Center is dedicated to building that foundation for the children of Downey Unified School District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">True Lasting Connections for a Bright Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TLC&#8217;s mission is to create a <strong>True Lasting Connection<\/strong> between the city of Downey and its families. They work tirelessly to ensure every child in the district has the <strong>physical, emotional, and intellectual support<\/strong> they need to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TLC Back-to-School Drive: Investing in Our Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fall is around the corner, and with it comes the exciting (and sometimes stressful!) back-to-school season. TLC is hosting a <strong>Back-to-School Supply Drive<\/strong> to ensure every student has the essential tools they need to succeed in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How You Can Make a Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By donating to the TLC Back-to-School Drive, you&#8217;re directly impacting the lives of Downey&#8217;s students. Your contribution, big or small, can help provide essential supplies like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notebooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crayons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backpacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calculators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Binders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regardless of size, every don<\/strong>ation <strong>brings us closer to our goal of equipping every student for success.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here&#8217;s How You Can Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Donate new school supplies:<\/strong>\u00a0Call TLC at (562) 904-3577 to coordinate a donation drop-off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make a financial contribution:<\/strong>\u00a0A monetary donation allows TLC to purchase the specific supplies most in need. Send a check to: TLC Family Resource Center<br>13220 Bellflower Blvd., Downey, CA 90242<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spread the word:<\/strong>\u00a0Tell your friends, family, and neighbors about the TLC Back-to-School Drive! Share this blog post to raise awareness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Together, we can ensure every Downey Unified School District student starts the school year off right!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Invest in our future by supporting TLC&#8217;s Back-to-School Drive today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the heart of every successful student lies a foundation of support. The TLC Family Resource Center is dedicated to building that foundation for the children of Downey Unified School District. True Lasting Connections for a Bright Future TLC&#8217;s mission is to create a True Lasting Connection between the city of Downey and its families. 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