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Gallatin students donate money

DOWNEY -- The Gallatin Elementary School Student Council recently sponsored a "Coins That Care" drive, and in just four days of collecting surpassed their goal of $1,500.Students presented a check for $1,588.71 to the TLC Family Resource Center, a program of the Downey Unified School District that provides free medical, dental, vision, and counseling services, along with food and clothing, to needy Downey families. TLC coordinator Luz Perez and DUSD board member Nancy Swenson helped present the check. ********** Published: March 13, 2009 - Volume 7 - Issue 47