AEF distributed over 3,500 books to our kindergarten through third grade students this past week. All students in those grades should have received a new book to add to their home libraries, and we thank the LIFT students who assisted in preparing the books for distribution to our schools. It takes a small army to prepare all those books for our students, and we are grateful to our LIFT students for their partnership.
In partnership with RIF, we have distributed nearly 43,000 books that have positively impacted the lives of AUSD's TK-3rd grade students since 2005. The purpose is to give children the opportunity to own books, motivate children to read, and encourage a culture of literacy.
Brightwood Students select a book
AEF will celebrate the 18th Annual "Service to Education" Gala on September 16, 2023 at the Los Angeles/San Gabriel Hilton. Each year AEF honors those who have given back to education and who make an impact in the community for the students in the Alhambra USD. "Save the Date" for this fun evening, including silent and live auctions, while supporting our educational community.
Many of our Board of Directors volunteered at the Pasadena Showcase House of the Arts this past month as docents for the 2023 Showcase House. I want to thank all of you who purchased tickets to view the Stewart Home in Pasadena to help raise money for arts and music. The Pasadena Showcase of the Arts has raised millions of dollars to support local programs throughout Los Angeles County. Each year, PSHA awards gifts and grants to a broad and diverse list of non-profit organizations to support their efforts in the community. They underwrite concerts to ensure that the joy of live music is made available to a wide range of audiences. They support choirs, musical theater, school marching bands, dance programs, opera, jazz bands and orchestras. This enriches the community and provides opportunities for a variety of groups – from students to seniors – to learn, enjoy and grow from their experiences in these programs.
Thank you for your continued support of AEF and our initiatives that provide enriching experiences for our schools, students, and community!
