【News Agency America, Los Angeles】2025 Lions Club Intl D4-L2's 『Back to School Backpack/STEM Drive』was another home-run success. This three-day community service event, themed “From Legacy to Unity”，took pride in the spirit of “Best of the West”.

 

This year is very special that Alex Wei and his charity organization --『Star of Tomorrow Foundation』-- came to assist, which dedicated to bringing astronomy and education resources to low-income schools across the Los Angeles region.

Lions Club Intl D4-L2 District Governor Angel Peil (Right) with Alex Wei (Center), founder of 『Stars of Tomorrow Founation』, and D4-L2 San Gabriel Regional Chair Angie Wang（Left）

 

As part of this initiative,『Stars of Tomorrow Founation』donated 12 high-end Celestron telescopes, while Lions Club Intl D4-L2 contributed 825 school backpacks and school supplies, benefiting more than 3,000 students from the following schools and community partners:

 

🔸 Alliance for Relative Caregivers – St. Luke's of the Mountains Episcopal Church

 

🔸 Dolores Mission School

 

🔸 Los Nietos Elementary Schools

 

🔸 Los Nietos Middle School

 

🔸 West Whittier Elementary School

 

🔸 Ramona Elementary School

 

🔸 Miller Family Health Education Center

Angel Peil, Lions Club Intl D4-L2 District Governor, was interviewed by the Media

 

As the Lions Club Intl D4-L2 District Governor, Angel Peil expressed her warmest gratitude to all partners and volunteers:

 

“This project truly embodies our theme --‘Legacy and Unity’. Together, we have demonstrated that the results can be limitless when service, innovation, and love are combined for the future of children. Each backpack represents opportunity, hope, and a promise for tomorrow.”

Alex Wei, founder of 『Stars of Tomorrow Founation』, was interviewed by the Media

 

“When students look through a telescope for the first time, they’re not just seeing stars—they’re exploring the endless possibilities within themselves,” said Alex Wei, founder of the『Stars of Tomorrow Foundation』. “Together with the Lions Club, we’re showing that science and service can work together to open doors for the next generation.”

 

Students and teachers received hands-on guidance in operating the telescopes, allowing many to experience the night sky through a lens for the very first time. The collaboration aimed to combine scientific inspiration with community service, encouraging children to dream, explore, and give back. 

 

Alex Wei added that 『Stars of Tomorrow Foundation』 will continue this telescope donation program in the coming months, expanding to reach more schools and children, ensuring that curiosity and opportunity shine equally for all.

At St. Luke's Church

At Dolores Mission School

At Dolores Mission School, Angel Peil,  Lions Club Intl D4-L2 District Governor, was speaking with the children

Alex Wei (1st from Left), founder of 『Stars of Tomorrow Foundation』, was showing a telescope

At West Whittier Elementary School

At West Whittier Elementary School

At West Whittier Elementary School

At West Whittier Elementary School

At Ramona Primary School

At Ramona Primary School