The Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU) presented a check for $1000 to Valley View Early Learning Center (VVELC) on Tuesday, January 23. The BECU grant is part of the credit union's school grants program. The money will help pay for a field trip in March for the 160 pre-school children at Valley View-- a performance of the Story Book Theater at the Highline Performing Arts Center.

Valley View Early Learning Center opened in September 2007. It houses Highline’s Early Childhood Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Special Needs pre-school. ECEAP provides pre-school for children who come from families whose annual income does not exceed 110% of the Federal Poverty Level ($22,715 a year for a family of four). The children attend classes four days a week and receive breakfast or lunch, a snack and transportation to and from school. Additionally, all ECEAP children are screened for vision and dental needs while their parents are assisted in accessing community agencies and services which can provide needed family services.

Pictured in photo: l-r Beth Carter, special education manager at Valley View Early Learning Center (VVELC), Patricia Singer from BECU, and Nancy Adams, program manager at VVELC.