🧸 Help Us Keep Playgroup Alive! 🧸

Goal: $10,000 to keep our beloved program running year-round

Our playgroup is more than just a place to play—it’s a lifeline for families in our community. Every Monday through Wednesday, 20–30 children (ages 0–5) come together to laugh, learn, explore, and grow. And it’s 100% free for families.

But now, we need your help.

🚨 What’s Happening?

Our primary funder, First 5 Humboldt, is cutting playgroup funding across the county. This is due to a decline in tobacco tax revenue—especially after Proposition 31, which restricts the sale of flavored tobacco. Unfortunately, that funding made up 95% of what we need to run our playgroup.

That includes:

💼 Staff who make it all happen
🧃 Snacks to keep little ones going
🧸 Toys and learning tools
🚌 Special programming like field trips
💬 Connection to vital resources for parents and caregivers

🧡 Why It Matters

This playgroup is community. It's where families connect, caregivers find support, and kids build skills that last a lifetime. Without it, many families will lose one of the few accessible, consistent, and nurturing spaces available for early childhood development in our area.

💥 Our Goal: $10,000

With your support, we can continue offering playgroup 3 days a week, all year long. Every dollar helps us keep the doors open and the magic alive.

🙌 How You Can Help

Donate what you can—every bit truly makes a difference
Share this campaign with friends, family, and community networks
Sponsor a day of playgroup or give monthly for lasting impact

💛 Thank you for believing in the power of community and the importance of early childhood joy and connection. Together, we can keep playgroup going strong!

📧 Questions? Contact Layla at Layla@glccenter.org
📺 Watch our story on Redwood News

This playgroup is located at the Gene Lucas Community Center in Fortuna, CA. The GLC is owned and operated by the ERV Community Center Foundation. We are a 501(c)(3) dedicated to the people in the Eel River Valley in pursuit of art, education, health, and wellness.

Website: www.glccenter.org

Help Support Playgroup!

By ERV Community Center Foundation

Help Support Playgroup!

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