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Riverbend Head Start Essic Robinson Center

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Riverbend Head Start Essic Robinson Center is a public school in Alton, Illinois that is part of Office of Head Start. Its teachers have had 55 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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1802 E Broadway

Alton, IL 62002 View local requests

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Ms. Shanae` R Weathers

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Riverbend Head Start Essic Robinson Center Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

20%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Riverbend Head Start Essic Robinson Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Riverbend Head Start Essic Robinson Center

$17,382

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

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projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

Riverbend Head Start Essic Robinson Center has received support from 51 individuals from Illinois and 40 individuals out-of-state.

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Riverbend Head Start Essic Robinson Center

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