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❤️ Why Fall Fest Matters ❤️
Behind the fun is something deeply important. Lake County is a child care desert. More than 47,000 children under age five live here, but there are only 2,574 licensed child care slots. Over 11,800 of these children live at or below the poverty line. Families across our community, including your neighbors and coworkers, are left without access to the care their children need to thrive.
At HP Community, we are working to change that. When you make a donation to HP Community Early Learning Center, you are supporting our school and our Scholarship Fund. Through our Scholarship Fund, we provide $240,000 in tuition assistance each year so children of all financial backgrounds can attend a high-quality preschool and families can remain stable.
The results are life-changing:
- Two out of three of our students receive at least some financial aid from our scholarship fund
- Parents can keep working and providing for their families
- Children build a strong foundation for school and life
- Our classrooms reflect the diversity of Highland Park and Highwood, rooted in equity and inclusion
When you attend Fall Fest, donate, or sponsor, you are doing more than supporting an event. You are ensuring that every child, not only the privileged few, has the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.
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