Kiwanis makes $7500 donation

DOWNEY - The Downey Kiwanis Foundation, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Downey, gifted $7,500 to the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) for its center-based early education program located here in Downey.The donation was presented at the Kiwanis Club's Nov. 14 meeting. With 750 children enrolled in the MAOF program, the grant will help replace and update outdated tools and supplies that are "crucial for the children to continue flourishing," Kiwanis officials said. These supplies will be used to enhance learning, promote social interaction, encourage play, and nurture social and emotional development. Additionally, the grant will fund materials that will help these young students extend their learning and creativity at home. "The Kiwanis Club of Downey has been a longstanding partner of MAOF and continues to support its mission to provide for the socio-economic betterment of the greater Latino community of California and is proud for its commitment to early education," officials said.

********** Published: Nov. 21, 2013 - Volume 12 - Issue 32