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37,115

127,145

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6,900+

500+

46

Children under the age of 5 in Lake County

Students served across Lake County 29% face financial barriers

Children from birth to
5 years receiving
free books monthly

Students supported through
Fill The Gap

School districts engaged in
Lake County

Every Student, Ready to Learn. 

We connect students, schools, and communities with the support and financial resources they need - from early literacy to post-secondary goals - to help them thrive and achieve brighter futures.

Our Programs

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Provides school districts and communities with the tools, guidance, resources, and ongoing support needed to establish and sustain a successful education foundation, creating long-term opportunities for students and schools.

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Delivers free, high-quality books each month to children from birth to age five, helping build early literacy skills, foster a love of reading, and prepare young learners for kindergarten.

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Helps remove unexpected financial barriers so students can stay enrolled and continue pursuing their postsecondary education.

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Supports students as they transition from high school to college, career training, military service, or the workforce by helping remove financial barriers to their next step.

WHY IT MATTERS

Every Child Deserves the 
Chance to Succeed 

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When students have food, books, school supplies, and the support they need, they can focus on learning instead of barriers. Your support helps create opportunities, remove obstacles, and build brighter futures for all students.

"When a student doesn't have a warm coat, clean clothes, or enough to eat, learning becomes nearly impossible. LCROEF exists to remove those barriers so students can focus on being kids and reaching their full potential.  It's one of the most powerful ways we can support our schools and communities."

-Dr Michael Karner,
Lake County Regional
Superintendent of Schools
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