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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2024
Los Angeles, June 4, 2024 – At today’s Board meeting, Los Angeles Unified received a $5 million donation from Lulu’s Place to improve the existing softball and baseball fields on the Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnets (WESM) campus. This is one of the largest donations Los Angeles Unified has ever received. The upgrades include improving the infields, dugouts, bullpens and backstops, new bleachers and signage and general infrastructure upgrades. These improvements to the softball and baseball fields at WESM are on top of a $9.2 million investment from Board Member Nick Melvoin’s office to upgrade the school’s football field and track.
“We are thrilled that Doug Kimmelman, his family foundation, and countless partners are not only spearheading the exciting Lulu’s Place project, but also investing directly into the WESM campus to further the positive impact for the Westchester community,” said Melvoin, who represents the Westchester and surrounding communities. “This is the type of partnership that will go a long way in helping our students thrive.”