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DHC volunteers delivered School Supplies to Teria Slaughter, Family Resource Center Coordinator for Ashland Elementary School and Maxwell Escuela de Inmersión en Español 2026-2027 of Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, Ky, on August 24th, 2026.Thank you to the school principals and family resource coordinators who made this possible!Maxwell Elementary’s mission statement is: “Maxwell Escuela de Inmersión en Español is a learning community committed to equity, proficiency for all, and Spanish language acquisition — empowering students for success in a global society.”Ashland Elementary’s vision is: “Ashland will be a school where ALL students are critically thinking problem solvers who demonstrate perseverance, independence, responsibility, and strong moral character. While ensuring that students feel safe, loved, and excited about school and learning, Ashland teachers will partner with students and families to close achievement gaps.”Maxwell and Ashland Elementary School are part of Fayette County Public Schools. DHC is proud to serve students at these schools.
DHC delivered food gift cards for the “Back to School event” at Blue Lick Elementary and Knight Middle School JCPS held in August, 2026. Blue Lick Elementary School's vision is “Our students will be academically, socially, and emotionally prepared for middle school.”Pictured is Elizabeth Johnson, the Family Resource Director at Blue Lick Elementary. DHC gave a gift card to assist with the students' Meet the Teacher Night and Back to School Bash.
Last week, school supplies were delivered to J.B. Atkinson Academy for Excellence and Portland Elementary School. We're so proud to have these great Jefferson County Public Schools as our friends and community partners. Have a great school year!