Support

Why Give to The Learning Centers at Fairplex?

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Federal Tax ID #95-4686764), The Learning Centers at Fairplex (TLC) must raise the necessary funds for its annual operations in order to provide these relevant and impactful educational programs to community participants at no or very low cost.

Revenues for The Learning Centers at Fairplex come from a variety of sources, including individual donations, special events, grants from corporate and private foundations, government contracts and other earned income (such as Moo Market and Millard Sheets gift shop sales).

In its steadfast commitment to education, the Los Angeles County Fair Association generously underwrites most of the administrative costs for these programs. As a result, more than 90% of all dollars raised from these other sources directly benefit programmatic costs for The Learning Centers at Fairplex.

Our most constant and generous support comes from individuals and community partners just like you, who believe in the power of education and the lasting value of a learning experience that shapes one’s life. Unrestricted giving helps The Learning Centers at Fairplex to meet its most immediate needs and initiatives that would otherwise not be possible, such as:

- Hands-on exhibits and workshops
- Interactive school-age programming at the L.A. County Fair
- Vocational training that helps students find jobs
- Leadership opportunities for high school students
- Quality early childhood education and parent support services

HOW YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
	What can your $100 donation provide? - Nine hours of Career & Technical Education Center training for one student. - Leadership materials and supplies for Junior Fair Board students - One hour of storytelling and interactive experiences at Millard Sheets Center for the Arts What can your $50 donation provide? - Curriculum and bus transportation for ten local students to attend a field trip at the L.A. County Fair What can your $25 donation provide? - Three months of intructional materials for one Child Development Center student

BY THE NUMBERS - 543 acres of hands-on learning space at Fairplex - 116,612 participants in the September 2010 FairKids Discovery Club Field Trips - 92 demonstrating artists at the 2010 Millard Sheets exhibit - 1,980 hours of career and technical class time in 22 different CTEC classes - 153 young community leaders exposed to new opportunities through the Junior Fair Board - 395 children enrolled at the Child Development Center in the 2009-2010 school year



Fairtime Education = Learning + Fun	CTEC = A Trained Workforce + A Future	Junior Fair Board = Leadership + Open Doors	Child Development Center = Child Care + Opportunities
“This was my first time to the Fair. I had a blast. I will probably never be able to go there again so thanks for making my experience last a lifetime. I will never forget it… As I walked around I saw many things that they don’t have anywhere else. “ - Jasmin, Grade 6 Truly a celebration of lifelong learning for children and adults alike, the Fairtime Education programs ensure opportunities are aligned with the current academic and social interests of the community.	“CTEC was a good experience. It was a great opportunity to take practical courses in something I was interested and now I have a job in that field.” - Ruth Razo, CTEC graduate and current hospitality employee at McKinley’s Grille	“While it helps high school students develop into leaders, we also have the opportunity to give back to the community in a multitude of ways.” - Benjamen Schoenberg, Junior Fair Board student at Glendora High School	“Everything that has happened since we’ve been at the CDC inspires me to do better for myself and Peyton.” - Kim Mayorquin, CDC parent A premier child development model educating and preparing children, families and tomorrow’s teachers to succeed in a diverse and changing world.
	Industry experts and professional educators team-up to teach career and technical education in a hands-on environment at our 543-acre “classroom without walls” at Fairplex.	A leadership program that involves high school students to experience, in a hands-on environment, the daily operation of Fairplex while developing leadership skills and serving the community. These exemplary students are awarded a cash scholarship at the end of the year.