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The CARE Foundation is pleased to announce its newest corporate sponsors:

Visionary Sponsor -  Rancho Mission Viejo

Having supported the CARE Foundation with annual contributions for many years, Rancho Mission Viejo is a "Visionary" inaugural donor of the CARE Foundation's Technology Initiative.
Since 1882, O'Neill/Avery/Moiso family members have owned Rancho Mission Viejo. Each generation has been guided by a set of values: manage the land thoughtfully; honor family, friends and community; and make your handshake your word. The years have brought greater responsibilities and challenges. Yet the family remains steadfast in its commitment to keep the Ranch in family hands, meet the demands of a growing population, and give back to the community.
The CARE Foundation is grateful to Rancho Mission Viejo for their continued support, helping us make a difference for every child we serve.

Visionary Sponsor – WLC Architects, Inc. / Rancho Cucamonga
Recognized as a leader in California public school architecture, the firm serves on many state and national committees supporting educational and environmental design. Primary organizational include the Coalition for Adequate School Housing, California School Board Association, California Association of School Administrators, Southern California City Superintendents, and the Council for Educational facility Planners, International.
Benevolent Sponsor – Barcelona Resort Apartments / Aliso Viejo
Apartment and townhome living at its best. Beautifully landscaped grounds create a wonderful living environment, offering amenities such as tennis courts, swimming pools, and a fully- equipped fitness center. Fine dining, shopping, and entertainment walking distance away.

The economic crisis facing schools is catastrophic…

• Since 2007, Capistrano Unified has been forced to cut $66.2 million.
• In the 2009-2010 school year alone, CUSD has suffered budget cuts of $35.2 million, with additional $33.9 million projected to be cut before June 2010.
• California has a $20+ billion projected deficit for 2010-2011.
• Education has received a disproportionate share of California’s expenditure reductions
• California ranks 46th in per-pupil spending
• Class Sized Reduction program eliminated in Grades 2 and 3.
• Student-to-teacher ratio increased to 31.5 to 1 in Grades 2 & 3 and 25 to 1 in Grade 1.
• Average class size for Grades 4 -12 is 35+.