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Support Local Students at the Step Ladder Tag Days on August 29 and 30, 2025

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The Step Ladder Tutoring Program is gearing up for its annual Tag Days Fundraiser, scheduled for August 29th and 30th. Volunteers from the Sunshine Community Services Center will be present at both Save-A-Lot and Walmart locations from 10 AM to 2 PM each day, collecting donations to support tutoring opportunities. This effort directly benefits 7th- and 8th-grade students attending Central and Wethersfield Junior High Schools. Organizers hope community members will contribute, helping provide much-needed educational support as the school year approaches. Proceeds from the event will fund materials and one-on-one tutoring sessions, aiming to bridge learning gaps and set local students up for success.

The Sunshine Community Services Center is inviting the public to support its annual Labor Day Tag Days Fundraiser this weekend. Volunteers will be stationed at Save-A-Lot and Walmart, raising funds for the Step Ladder Tutoring Program. This initiative provides vital academic support to local students, with the fall session launching September 2nd at Central and Wethersfield Junior High Schools. Organizers encourage community members to consider donating or volunteering their time to help local youths succeed. Details on how to contribute or get involved can be found on the Sunshine Community Services Center’s website. The center emphasizes that every contribution makes a difference.

Community members can lend a hand by donating in person, by mail, or online using the QR code on flyers, or via sunshinecsc.com/donate.html. Anyone interested in volunteering, enrolling their child, or getting more details should email [email protected], call 309-853-7751, or visit the Sunshine Community Services Center online or on Facebook.

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