What is Direct Donation?

As you all know in the fall of 2008 the economy crashed and the first wave of hurt crashed on public schools.  

Since 2008, parents at LAUSD schools had to make a choice.  "Do we sit here and let the cuts happen and just let our students do without?"   or "Do we ask our parents to step up and make up the difference?"     If we were lucky, we came from an elementary school where the parents said, "Heck no! We aren't going to go without!"    And so it is at LACES.  

This spring, new members of the Direct Donation team found out the needs of the Departments --- For example, History teachers need new maps.   Dance department has a broken sound system.  PE needs swimsuits for kids in need.  English needs Writing Workshops.   It is a compelling list of needs; you can check the Donation form for more item breakdowns.    

In addition, we talked to Principal Boger about his vision for LACES.   He told us that one of his priorities is to improve the technology program. He told us that tomorrow’s job market will rely on workers having a vast understanding of technology.  Therefore, it is important that students know how to use computers in the most productive way by the time they graduate High School.  Also, Mr. Boger does not believe that The District will be buying any new computers for LACES before 2022.   We will be long gone if we wait for them!  

Since 2008 none of these things have been included in "the ask" for the Direct Donation Campaign.   It is our goal to uptick our donations this year so we can start to cover these much-needed requests. 

You can donate on the Friend Level for $120 a year 

You can donate on the Patron Level for $300 a year

You can donate on the Benefactor Level for $600 a year.

If you don't want to write one check, you may make a monthly donation of $10 a month (Friend level) $25 a month (Patron Level) and $50 a month (Benefactor Level).   

If you want to donate below $120 or over $600 we'll take that, too!  Nothing too low or too high, it is all good. 


We are all in this together.   Remember the difference between a GOOD school and a GREAT school is funding by parents.   We can do it!  

Also---don't forget to ask your employer if they have a matching fund.  

Many of them will match whatever you donate!!