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From Haiti to Home in Colorado
Denver, Colorado

Among the many thousands of children affected by the magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Haiti were dozens of orphans already in the process of being adopted by loving families in Colorado.

Knowing that these children were frightened, without reliable shelter, and in many cases injured, Governor Bill Ritter and the Colorado Department of Human Services worked with both Haitian and international relief officials to get these children to their new homes as quickly as possible.
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Lakeshore’s “Nature Explore Classroom” Earns Certification
Carson, California

Connecting children to nature has powerful educational, developmental and behavioral benefits—like encouraging observation and problem solving skills, nurturing a concern for the environment and fighting the effects of childhood obesity through physical activity. One of Lakeshore’s most exciting projects in a long time is our new outdoor Nature Explore Classroom at Kids & Company, our on-site preschool for employees’ children. It is the third California classroom and the 25th in the nation to be fully certified by the Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) and Dimensions Foundation—and we couldn’t be more excited or proud of their accomplishment!
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Giving Back to the Gulf Coast Child Care Community
New Orleans, Louisiana

On June 7, Lakeshore, along with Exchange magazine, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, and Teaching Strategies, sponsored a day of “Replenishing, Rebuilding & Rejuvenating” on the grounds of Delgado Community College. The event was designed to celebrate the resilience of the Gulf Coast early childhood community. click here for more

A Group Effort for a Great Group of Kids
Windsor, Colorado

Just before noon on May 22, several tornadoes ripped through northern Colorado. The Windmill Child Enrichment Center in Windsor was hit particularly hard, losing a large part of its roof and thousands of dollars in materials. Thankfully, through the quick thinking and action of teachers, none of the children and staff present were injured. click here for more

An Opportunity to Volunteer in Our Own Backyard
San Pedro, California

The Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center in San Pedro, California, serves a diverse range of students from pre-k to age 21. For several years, the staff has provided a nurturing, progressive environment for those with moderate to severe learning disabilities and physical disabilities. click here for more

Serving Southland Kids Displaced by Wildfires
San Diego/San Bernardino, California

As wildfires erupted all over the Southland from Santa Barbara County to the Mexican border, thousands were forced to evacuate quickly. A San Diego public schools representative soon contacted Lakeshore. We were told that 15,000 students had already been displaced and had to spend the night in Qualcomm Stadium, one of the evacuation centers. We sprang into action, calling the head of the San Diego Teachers Union to find out what was needed and where to send it. click here for more

In Katrina’s Wake
New Orleans, Louisiana / Houston, Texas

Hurricane Katrina wreaked unimaginable devastation on the Gulf Coast—and turned thousands of families into evacuees overnight. As countless individuals and organizations turned out to help with disaster relief, a call from Houston, Texas, gave Lakeshore an amazing opportunity to contribute to the relief effort. click here for more