During the month of April, the District Student Council held a "Drop Your Change" fundraising campaign for the Orangewood Children's Home. The council placed donation receptacles at various locations around the Coast Community College District and encouraged employees of the district to drop their spare change in the receptacles.

WHAT: District Student Council to present check to Orangewood Children's Home
WHERE: Orangewood Children's Home, 401 The City Drive, Orange
WHEN: Wednesday, May 30, 2001, 1:30 p.m.

       The District Student Council comprises three student representatives from each of the three colleges in the district - Coastline, Golden West, and Orange Coast. The council acts as an alliance uniting the three colleges and KOCE-TV, providing district-wide student leadership and service projects, and giving the public a better understanding of district issues.

       The Orangewood Children's Home provides a home for children who are removed from their caretakers and taken into protective custody in Orange County. The Orangewood Children's Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization that partnered with the County of Orange to raise money and expand the Orangewood Children's Home. The foundation's vision is to eliminate child abuse and neglect in Orange County by promoting efforts and services that encourage strong, healthy families and supportive communities.

       The Coast Community College District is the fourth largest community college district in the nation in credit enrollment, serving 55,000 students each semester. The district is comprised of Coastline Community College headquartered in Fountain Valley, Golden West College in Huntington Beach, Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, and KOCE-TV, the district's public broadcasting station.

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PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Join Coast District students and representatives of the Board of Trustees as they present the District Student Council fundraising money.