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Student Council of Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles is fundraising
Join Our Toy and Virtual Drive to benefit IHAD
Dear LycéeLA Community,

Each year, one of our favorite events in Middle School is to coordinate the Toy Drive for the elementary, middle and high school, which benefits the "I Have A Dream Foundation" (IHAD) and their students (aka Dreamers).

IHAD is a unique program that helps underprivileged children by providing a long-term program of after-school, academic enhancement and summer activities. When the Foundation has the necessary funds, they select an entire class of first graders in an under-resourced local neighborhood and follow them for 10 years - from 1st grade through high school and into college.

We, the Student Council and the LycéeLA Community, have been following two groups of students in recent years: one group of Dreamers is in 7th and 8th grade (P20-Inglewood) and another group is now in 12th grade (P19-Boyle Heights). Our Student Council journey began with them when the Boyle Heights dreamer scholars were in 1st grade and they are now 12th graders – all grown and almost out of high school.

Please join our Toy Drive (accepting actual toy donations – Wish List below) and Virtual Drive to sponsor the P19 group and contribute to their college sponsorship. In addition to their college sponsorship, each dreamer is given $1,000 by IHAD to help with their first year of living expenses in college. IHAD is counting on our help to consolidate this important goal. After supplementing the toy drive, all donations will go directly to this cause.

We want to ensure that we continue to put a smile on the faces of the Dreamers, whatever their age!

Please help us spread Holiday Cheer and bring a smile to those less fortunate.

Thank you in advance for your donations and generosity.

LycéeLA Middle School Student Council

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For 7th and 8th Graders (P20):

• Books: Twilight Saga, Percy Jackson series…

• Lego Sets: Star Wars, Paul Walker's car, Ferrari

• Creative Kits: Art kit, Art coloring book, Clay & Slime Kit, Polymer clay kit

• Toys: Nerf, Toy voice changer/microphone sets, Dinosaurs’ figurines, Bow and arrow (Toy)

• Outdoor Gear: Fishing rod/gear, Tackle box with bobbers

• Tech and Gadgets: Camera, Drone, RC drift car

• Comfort Items: Heated blankets, Wearable blankets, soft blankets

• Gift Cards: Roblox, Chipotle, Chick-fil-a, Apple, Target

For 12th Graders (P19):

• Comfort and Relaxation: Yoga Mats, Bath Robes, Slippers, Aroma Therapy Candles

• Sports and Activities: Pickle Ball set, Basketball, Football

• Creative Supplies: Art Supplies (Blank drawing pads and drawing pencils)

• Tech and Gadgets: Small travel size speakers

• Lego Sets: Various themes

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Student Council of Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles is fundraising
Toy Drive to benefit IHAD
Dear LycéeLA Community,

Each year, one of our favorite events in Middle School is to coordinate the Toy Drive for the elementary, middle and high school, which benefits the "I Have A Dream Foundation" (IHAD) and their students (aka Dreamers).

IHAD is a unique program that helps underprivileged children by providing a long-term program of after-school, academic enhancement and summer activities. When the Foundation has the necessary funds, they select an entire class of first graders in an under-resourced local neighborhood and follow them for 10 years - from 1st grade through high school and into college.

We, the Student Council and the LycéeLA Community, have been following two groups of students in recent years: one group of Dreamers is in 6th grade (P20-Inglewood) and another group is now in 11th grade (P19-Boyle Heights). Our Student Council journey began with them when the Boyle Heights dreamer scholars were in 1st grade and they are now 11th graders – all grown and almost out of high school

Please join our Toy Drive (accepting actual toy donations – Wish List below) and Virtual Drive to sponsor additional gifts, alternative learning materials and the Dreamers' outreach event in June 2024.

We want to ensure that we continue to put a smile on the faces of the Dreamers, whatever their age!

Please help us spread Holiday Cheer and bring a smile to those less fortunate.

Thank you in advance for your donations and generosity.

LycéeLA Middle School Student Council

Wish List

Program 20 – Inglewood:

RC Cars*

Drone*

Toy voice changer

Lego sets (Star wars, orchid set, etc.)*

Tennis set & Padle tennis set

Party trumpet

Bunny Jellycat

Weighted stuffed animal

Shark plushie

Bey Blades

Slime/slime-making kit*

Pokemon cards, Pokemon Legos type

Spiderman-themed toys

1Squish Mallow*

Bracelet-making kit*

Acrylic nail kit*

Nerf gun

Lol Dolls

Footballs

Basketballs*

Art kit

Mini microphone

Squishy Toys

*Hot list! Items appeared on 2-5 of the Dreamers’ lists

Program 19 – Boyle Heights:

$25 dollar gift cards (PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Apple, Starbucks, Target, Amazon, Walmart)

Skin care (facial masks, under-eye care, pimple patches, face rollers etc.)

Hair ties

Hats (Various brands, sports team)

School supplies (notebooks, pencils, pens, binders 1-1 ½ inch)

Fun Socks

Soft blankets

Hydro flasks

Perfumes

Make-up/small travel bags

Comic books and book

Color markers for art

Board games for ages 12+ and up (i.e., Monopoly, Clue, Game of Life, Uno etc.)

Mugs

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Student Council of Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles is fundraising
Toy Drive to benefit IHAD
Dear LycéeLA Community,

Each year, one of our favorite events in Middle School is to coordinate the Toy Drive for the elementary, middle and high school, which benefits the "I Have A Dream Foundation" (IHAD) and their students (aka Dreamers).

IHAD is a unique program that helps underprivileged children by providing a long-term program of after-school, academic enhancement and summer activities. When the Foundation has the necessary funds, they select an entire class of first graders in an under-resourced local neighborhood and follow them for 10 years - from 1st grade through high school and into college.

We, the Student Council and the LycéeLA Community, have been following two groups of students in recent years: one group of Dreamers is now in 10-11th grade (P19-Boyle Heights), and another group is in 5-6th grade (P20-Inglewood).

We have been meeting them each year since they were in 1st grade. During the pandemic, we continued supporting them with our Virtual drive, but we are excited to resume our in-person visit this year.

Please join our Toy Drive (accepting actual toy donations – Wish List below) and Virtual Drive to sponsor the Spring College tour to Nothern California for the Boyle Heights Dreamers (P19).

We want to ensure that we continue to put a smile on the faces of the Dreamers, whatever their age!

Please help us spread Holiday Cheer and bring a smile to those less fortunate.

Thank you in advance for your donations and generosity.

LycéeLA Middle School Student Council

Wish List

Program 20 – Inglewood:

• Bracelet Kits

• Necklace Kits

• Makeup

• Sketch Kits

• Lego Star Wars

• Beyblades

• Bear plush toy

• Roblox Gift Card

• Slime

• Markers

• Basketballs

• Blankets

• Fortnite Gift Card

• Pencil Box

• Remote Control Car

• Stress Ball

• Soccer Ball

• Mini Backpack

• Key Chains

• Fanny Pack

• Pokémon Cards

• Squishy Toys

Program 19 – Boyle Heights:

• $25 dollar gift cards (PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Apple, Starbucks, Target, Amazon, Walmart)

• Plushie’s (squishable)

• Skin care scent-free (facial masks, under-eye care, pimple patches, face rollers etc.)

• Hair ties

• Chapstick

• School supplies (notebooks, pencils, pens, binders 1-1 ½ inch)

• Socks

• Soft blankets

• Hydro flasks

• Perfumes

• Feminine lotions

• Make-up/small travel bags

• Comic books

• Percy Jackson Books

• Color markers for art

• Anime coloring books (one piece, attack on titan, demon slayer)

• Board games for ages 12+ and up (i.e., Monopoly, Clue, Game of Life, Uno etc.)

• Mugs

• Mouse for Chromebooks

• Feminine Pads

• Deodorant
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Student Council of Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles is fundraising
Toy Drive to benefit IHAD
Dear LycéeLA Community,

Each year, one of our favorite events in Middle School is to coordinate the Toy Drive for the elementary, middle and high school which benefits the "I Have A Dream Foundation" (IHAD) and their students (aka Dreamers).

IHAD is a unique program, which helps underprivileged children by providing a long-term program of academic enhancement with an assured opportunity for higher education. When the Foundation has the necessary funds, they select an entire class of first graders at an underperforming, underserved school in a local low-income neighborhood, regardless of each student’s academic level or disability and follow them for 10 years (up to 12th grade).

We, the Student Council and the LycéeLA Community, have been following two groups of students in the recent years: one group of Dreamers is now in 9th grade (P19), another group is in 4th grade (P20). We have been meeting them each year since they were in 2nd grade, with the exception of last year due to the pandemic.

Due to continued Covid-19 restrictions, we won't be able to meet with the Dreamers in person this year, however, we are able to resume our Toy Drive (accepting actual toy donations) and will also keep the Virtual Drive. We want ensure that we continue to put a smile on the faces of the Dreamers!

They have provided a wish list of items for the Toy Drive and mentioned that gift cards are the best option for the high school students. We are hoping to provide a $30 gift card to each of the 65 Dreamers in 9th grade (P19), hence we have set up this page.

All the donations exceeding our goal will benefit some of their field trips and program needs, such as their annual weekend trip to Sequoia National Park, a subscription to "Generation Genius", or sporting equipment. A few years ago, the MS Student Council sent the P19 group on a field trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific (see pictures bellow).

Remember, it might be the only gift they receive this year. Please help us spread Holiday Cheer and bring a smile to those less fortunate.

Thank you in advance for your donations and generosity.

LycéeLA Middle School Student Council

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Student Council of Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles is fundraising
Virtual Toy Drive
A Message from the Middle School Student Council-

Dear Le Lycée Community,

Each year, one of our favorite events in Middle School is to coordinate the Toy Drive for the Elementary, Middle and High School which benefits I Have A Dream Foundation (IHAD) and their students (Aka Dreamers).

IHAD is a unique program, which helps underprivileged children by providing a long-term program of academic enhancement with an assured opportunity for higher education. When the Foundation has the necessary funds, they select an entire class of first graders at an underperforming, underserved school in a local low-income neighborhood, regardless of each student’s academic level or disability and follow them for 10 years (up to 12th grade).

We, the Student Council and Lycée Community, have been following two groups of students in the recent years: one group of Dreamers is now in 8th grade (P19: 26 girls and 24 boys - ages 12-13), another group is in 3rd/4th grade (P20: 34 girls, 28 boys – age 8/9). We have been meeting them each year since they were in 2nd grade.

This year, Covid-19 forces us to change how we do things, but it will not stop us from putting a smile on the face of the Dreamers. With the help of Le Lycée Community, we would like to send them a gift card so that they can purchase a toy of their choice.

Our goal would be to send each Dreamer a Gift card of $40, which represents $4,240. If we exceed our goal, IHAD will purchase art kits for the group of 3rd/4th graders.

Please donate to contribute to buy something for Kevon, Alaysia, Hailey, Samyah, Emma, Taylor, Jahzaia, Lia, Isabella, Shanelle, Parries, Rachman, D’Cari, Joi, Tori, Olivia, Teddion, Fitzgerald, Morgan, Jaleel, Cruz, Mia, Kiridian, Ezekiel, Hannah, Jayden, Zhada, Sofia Rose, Richard, Jacob, Braylon, Mason, Kaylee, Malachi, Kierra, Christopher, Londyn, Santana, Peyton, Peter, Ariana, Chazz, Brian, Kendall, Alyssa, John, Melody, Luc Evan, Michaela, Anika, Simon, Makeilah, Ri’yan, Nevaeh, Shayla, Jordyn, Yolanda, Lesly, Sophia, Roselyn, Alayza, Anais, Victoria, Cyndy, Andrea, Celes, Hailey, Eva, Mariela, Layla, Valerie, Mariana, Samantha, Genessis, Melanie, Irene, Angela, Melody, Adrian, Lesther, Tony, Rolando, Ezra, Dominic, Angel, Ramon, Edwin, Frank, Andres, Cristian, Jojo, Brandon, Octavio, Joshua, Eddie… just to name a few of the Dreamers.

Remember, it might be the only gift they receive this year. Please help us spread Holiday Cheer and bring a smile to those less fortunate.

Thank you in advance for your donations and generosity.

The Middle School Student Council

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About I Have A Dream Foundation Los Angeles

The mission of "I Have a Dream" Foundation - Los Angeles (IHADLA) is to provide long-term support to children and youth living in under-resourced communities to achieve their full potential, by promoting from an early age, values of higher education and career success, with opportunity guaranteed through financial resources, and other services. In support of this aim, IHADLA provides year-round academic, emotional, and experiential support to entire grade levels of students from underserved communities for 12+ consecutive years - from 1st grade through high school, and into college - to ensure their college and career success. Upon completion of high school, each student is eligible for an $8,000 scholarship to be used for post-secondary education.

3580 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90010

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Causes

Student retention, Reading promotion, Foundations, Adult and child mentoring, Youth organizing

Established

1997

Tax ID

95-4089758

NTEE code

Remedial Reading, Reading Encouragement

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