Rivers Casino Donates $29,900 To District 63 Afterschool Program

Des Plaines' Rivers Casino has donated $29,925 to East Maine District 63's Total Learning Community (TLC) Afterschool Program to support the purchase of 75 computer tablets (complete with storage carts) for program participants. "We're so grateful to the Rivers Casino Foundation for providing such wonderful learning tools for our TLC students," noted Pam Surber, TLC Director. "These tablets will be put to very good use!"

TLC, the District's award-winning, affordable afterschool program, serves more than 275 K-8 students, providing homework help and enrichment programs - from art and music to drama and sports. TLC also offers spring and summer vacation programs, a basketball league, open gym nights, and teen programs.

"Rivers' commitment to funding education-based programs in Des Plaines and throughout the Chicagoland area is impressive," said Dr. Scott Clay, East Maine District 63 Superintendent. "It's a wonderful example of the way that private-public partnerships can benefit the community." Since opening its doors in 2011, Rivers Casino has donated more than $3 million to charity.

Through its seven schools, East Maine School District 63 serves a diverse population of more than 3,600 students who live in portions of Des Plaines, Niles, Glenview, Park Ridge, and Morton Grove. More than 65 languages are spoken within the district; approximately 80 percent of the students come from homes in which a language other than English is spoken. District 63 is an inclusive district, offering a full range of services for academic, social, emotional, and physical growth - including cutting edge special education and ESL/bilingual programs. Together, all students strive to reach their full potential with the help of the District's highly skilled staff. Visit www.emsd63.org to learn more.