Making a Difference. Together.
June 2016
2016 Lend A Hand Back 2 School Supply Drive for DC Schools
This is the eighth year of the Douglas County Educational Foundation's (DCEF) Lend A Hand Back to School Supply Drive. Last year's effort  provided 975 students with supplies ranging from crayons to composition books. Supplies were collected by 60+ organizations and individuals who contributed to the program through supply drives, donations, and in-kind support. This year, the DCEF and their partner organizations have been working hard to do all we can to make the 2016 drive even more successful!

If you would like to help, or are in need of school supplies for the 2016-17 school year, please click here to request school supplies, click here to donate,  click here to sign up to volunteer.  (Under "Organization" select "Douglas County School District" to see all Lend A Hand opportunities.)

Thanks to Our Community Partners!
 
Volunteer Opportunities for Individuals and Families
Volunteer opportunities for the school supply drive will  run through the middle of August.
 
Please click HERE and under "Organization" select "Douglas County School District" to see all Lend A Hand opportunities.

Last year we were able to help over 975 students with the help of volunteers like you!
 
Current Drop Off Sites
ANB Bank - Castle Rock Branch
Any DCSD Administration Building
Castle Rock Recreation Center
Chick-fil-a - Castle Rock
Children's Hospital South Campus
Cornerstone SBC - Lone Tree
Douglas/Elbert Task Force - Castle Rock
Fresh Harvest Food Bank - Lone Tree
Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce
James H. LaRue Library - Highlands Ranch
Kneaders - All Douglas County Locations
Miller Activity Center - Castle Rock
Music in the Meadows  - Castle Rock
New Hope Presbyterian Church - Castle Rock
One Stop Tire & Auto - Castle Rock
PACE Center - Parker
Parker Chamber of Commerce
Parker Recreation Center
Pax Christi - Highlands Ranch
Philip S. Miller Library - Castle Rock
St. Francis of Assisi - Castle Rock
St. Mark's - Highlands Ranch
White Construction Group - Castle Rock

Distribution Dates and Sites
Following are the dates, times and locations for PREREGISTERED students to pick up their completed backpack orders. Dates and sites are selected on the registration form.

Tuesday, July 26  - 4:00pm-6:00pm - PARKER
"Strive to Thrive" Event at Southeast Christian Church - 9650 Jordan Rd (80134)

Saturday, July 30 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm - HIGHLANDS RANCH
Cherry Hills Community Church - 3900 Grace Blvd (80126)

Saturday, July 30 - 9:00am-12:00pm - PARKER
Southeast Christian Church -9650 Jordan Rd. (80134)

Wednesday, August 3 - 4:00 pm-6:00 pm - CASTLE ROCK
South Ridge Elementary School - 1100 South St. (80104)

Saturday, August 6 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm - LONE TREE
Fresh Harvest Food Bank - 8250 Park Meadows Drive, #130 (80124)

Highlands Ranch Chamber Golf Outing Benefits Lend-A-Hand
For the second year in a row the Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Douglas County Educational Foundation to benefit the Lend-A-Hand school supply drive. 

This year's golf outing takes place at the scenic Arrowhead Golf Course in Littleton on Monday, August 1, 2016 beginning at 8:00 a.m. For more information about becoming a sponsor or registering to play click here.
In This Issue

For Treasurers
Thank you to everyone for another great year! Just a reminder that our last check run for school year 2015-16 is Tuesday, June 28. Please have your pay vouchers scanned and emailed to Vivian:  vivian.hallberg@dcsdk12.org by end of day Thursday, June 23.
 
Also, if you have a change of officers over the summer, please update your information with us by completing new contact forms and signature cards for your whole board. Forms can be found on our website. Completed forms should be emailed to Alyson: alyson.plummer@dcsdk12.org.
 
Have a great summer!

Father's Day is Sunday, June 19!!
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LEND A HAND
School Supply Drive
Most Needed Items:
- #2 Pencils
- Spiral Notebooks
- Pencil Sharpeners
- Pencil Case / Box
- Markers
- Pens (Blue, Black & Red)
- Pink Erasers
- Crayons
- Ruled Paper
- Flash Drives
- Dry Erase Markers
- Scissors
- Colored Pencils
- Water Color Paint Set
- Glue Sticks
- Composition Books
- Pocket Folders
- 1" & 2" Binders
- Graphing Paper & Notebooks 
Quick Links
Douglas County Educational Foundation | 303-387-0505 | http://www.dcefcolorado.org
620 Wilcox Street | Castle Rock, CO 80104

The Douglas County Educational Foundation (DCEF) is an independent charitable organization
working in partnership with the private sector and Douglas County School District
for the purpose of enriching the student experience and promoting innovation.