, /PRNewswire/ -- Consistent attendance is the key to success for many students. The Los Angeles Rams and are donating washer and dryer sets to local schools in historically under-resourced communities to combat chronic absenteeism. Through their recently launched "Loads of Love" program supported by , 20 schools from Compton Unified School District and Los Angeles Unified School District will receive a set, ensuring students have clean clothes.
The describes chronic absenteeism, missing at least 15 days of school in a year, as a widespread educational crisis. Research suggests students in underserved communities are chronically absent due to varied challenges including poor health, limited transportation, lack of safety and limited access to clean clothes. "We are incredibly proud of our partnership with the Los Angeles Rams and Thinkwatts Foundation to address the critical issue of chronic absenteeism in under-resourced schools.
By providing washer and dryer sets and clothing donations through our community programs, we aim to remove barriers to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed. We are committed to making a tangible difference in their daily lives, and this initiative reflects Pacsun's ongoing commitment to supporting and uplifting the communities we serve," said . To announce and celebrate the donations, the Rams and Pacsun joined Thinkwatts Foundation and the Los Angeles Unified School District on to host a free Pacsun Pop-Up Shopping Experience an.
