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Alternate Routes :: Support the Bus • |
 Help
keep the bus on the road with your time, treasure, or talent
Help keep Alternate Routes affordable and accessible to kids
from all walks of life. Since 1997, Alternate Routes has
brought the lost art of creative woodworking to literally thousands
of children all over LA County. In fact, in the 8 year history of
this program, we've been able to keep our fees virtually unchanged
thanks to the generous support of foundations and individuals like
you.
Your tax-deductible donation of funds or materials will have a big
impact on our ability to provide quality programs to the children
of LA County. And, since we're a non-profit organization, your donations
are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. There's dozens
of ways for you to make a difference, and here's just a few ideas:
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HOW YOU CAN HELP • |
There's
tons of ways YOU can help the bus. We listed a few ideas
below that reflect the programs' current needs. CLICK
HERE to contact us via email or call (626)
798-7774.
- Adopt a
Site - Sponsor classes at your favorite school or
community center.
- Support Our Teachers - Insure the quality of
our programs by earmarking your gift to subsidize our
teachers' modest salaries. Help us keep our best teachers
on the bus for years to come.
- Be a Tool Angel - They don't make tools like
they used to. Kids go through hand tools pretty quick.
Help us keep our tool collection current and functional.
Antique tools welcome (they actually work better). We're
always on the lookout for Miller Falls eggbeater drills
circa 1930 in good working condition.
- Clear Pine - We are always on the lookout for
good quality "clear" white pine (no knots).
- Retired Woodworker? - If so, we are seeking a
nice person to help us mill lumber for the kids' projects.
Our program is mobile, so we need to pre-cut wood to specific
lengths and widths in order to fit on the bus. If you
have about 6 hours on a weekend every few months, please
give us a call @ (626) 798-7774.
- Professional Services - Can you help us design
or print brochures? Maybe you can make a video or do a
photo essay about the bus? Are you a mechanic who works
on diesel engines? The bus can utilize professionals from
all disciplines who wish to donate their talents.
- Unrestricted Funds - As always, a simple cash
donation is very nice. Side Street Projects is a nonprofit
organization. We have an outstanding history with donors,
and your generosity will help us keep the bus on the road
for years to come.
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