By Juliette Funes

Murchison Avenue 7-Eleven

Pomona – In its continued efforts to bolster services provided to students and their families through community collaborations, the Pomona Unified School District is forging a new partnership with 7-Eleven, who donated $7,011 during a check presentation ceremony on Dec. 11 at their Murchison Avenue store. The funds will support the District’s Mental Health Program.

All Pomona 7-Eleven franchisee owners – who will be regular contributors to the District’s charitable foundation, PUPIL; corporate representatives; and Cortez Elementary Math and Science Magnet School students, attended the festive event celebrating the gift and new community alliance.

The international convenience chain store’s donation will go toward the District’s Family Support & Resource Center, which provides mental health services and support to families who want to improve the quality of their lives and homes.

The Family Support & Resource Center supports PUSD students and families with a variety of services that address mental health, alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence, health care and housing assistance. The center also provides emergency basic support referrals and assistance for clothing, food, utilities and school items. The Pomona Unified Partners in Learning (PUPIL) Foundation was created to raise needed funds to ensure the continued success of all PUSD students.