Dear Preschool Supporter:

Our organization is busy as usual this fall season and we have much to publicize! This month, we partnered with the Los Angeles County Office of Education Head Start-State Preschool and the Los Angeles County Office of Child Care to promote Be a Hero - Take Your Child to Preschool Day. All over the county, fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and other male caregivers were encouraged to bring their children to preschool as a way of reinforcing how powerfully important a male role model is in the life of a child. The long-term goal is to increase the number of males involved in their children’s education.

With less than a month until the November election, LAUP continues to work hard to help educate parents and community members about the importance of registering to vote, and the potential impact of the decisions facing Los Angeles County residents.

Hengameh Moshar is almost a case-study in the power of education. Born in Iran, she entered preschool at the age of three. "I remember that first day very well, I cried,” recalls Hengameh. "But I also remember learning about art, crafts and music.”

The upcoming November election has the potential to shape the future of funding for early childhood education (ECE) programs in California for years to come. In particular, certain propositions are crucial to the long-term growth of ECE in Los Angeles County. The LAUP Board of Directors voted to support Proposition 38, which would generate $10 billion per year over the next 12 years for various purposes — one being early education programs in California.

It's the kids. We do it for the kids. And that is where your donation goes: to programs, classrooms and quality education that directly benefits the kids of Los Angeles County. Your investment in the children of our community pays a lifetime of positive returns. Your donation, no matter what size, helps another child move that much closer to obtaining a high-quality preschool education, which prepares them for a successful future thanks to the proven benefits of preschool education. On behalf of all the children of LAUP, we thank you for your donation and welcome you to the LAUP family.