At Schoolapalooza , community members showed up in a steady stream to made donations and buy raffle tickets. By 3 p.m., we had counted $23,000 in checks and cash.

Thank you to all community members, the Davis Downtown Business Association, the City of Davis and all participating Schoolapalooza businesses! We're grateful that you have made a stand for sustaining an excellent public education for all Davis students.

Since June 1, our Dollar-a-Day Campaign has brought in a total of $230,000. In addition, we have $250,000 in our coffers that we received between May 15, 2008, and June 1 this year.

All told, that's $480,000, a significant amount. With your help, it will continue growing toward the $1 million goal. Together, we will make a difference in our schools.
 
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