The Backside Learning Center is a nonprofit organization building community and enriching the lives of backside workers and families at Churchill Downs.
Joined October 2012
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🚨 KENTUCKY GIVES DAY OPEN FOR DONATIONS NOW TIL TUESDAY AT 11:59PM! 🚨
👉 bit.ly/KyGivesDay_BLC
this year, we are focusing on raising funds to connect our youth with engaging summer camp experiences. ⛺️🌞
👉 bit.ly/KyGivesDay_BLC
#backsidelearningcenter #kygivesday26
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📚 English classes are back — and we couldn't be more excited!
Also, a huge WELCOME BACK to English Teacher Dailey Menendez—who is now working with our students once again after a short hiatus! 🌈
#backsidelearningcenter #equineworkers
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The Backside Learning Center is overjoyed to celebrate Trainer Cherie DeVaux — a longtime friend and supporter of the BLC and her Derby 152 win with Golden Tempo!
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Also, huge thank you to WDRB for talking to us this morning.
@wdrbnews
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Thank you so much, Great Day Live, for featuring us this Thurby morning!
@greatdaylive
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Huge thank you to @SpectrumNews1KY for this beautiful piece on our reception and social services program we offer at the BLC!
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Huge thank you to the @courierjournal for helping to tell the story of our Front Runners after school program!
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Want to volunteer? Find out more on our page 👇️
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A huge thank you to Louisville Public Media for collaborating with us on this piece!
@loupubmedia
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Thank you so much, @SpectrumNews1KY !
Behind every Derby win is a team of dedicated workers keeping things moving. @julianarvaex shares how the @Backside_LC supports the people who play a vital role at Churchill Downs. #Derby152 specne.ws/dLgP5E?cid=twitter…
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Thank you so much, @FanDuel_Racing and @CBredar for highlighting us and our services this Derby week!
Apr 28
As president of the board for the @Backside_LC, @CBredar spoke with Executive Director Sherry Stanley to talk the busiest time of the year.
Donate here: backsidelearningcenter.org/d…
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Very proud to be a part of such an important organization @Backside_LC
Apr 28
As president of the board for the @Backside_LC, @CBredar spoke with Executive Director Sherry Stanley to talk the busiest time of the year.
Donate here: backsidelearningcenter.org/d…
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Huge thank you to Trainer Magazine for featuring one of our biggest advocates and donors, Brook Smith, and his relationship with the Backside Learning Center.
@trainer_mag
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Our “Familia” at The BLC is growing, and we are HIRING for:
➡️ Communications & Marketing Manager 🔥NEW🔥
To learn more and to apply, see below👇
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Please share with your community! 🙏
#backsidelearningcenter
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Huge thank you to Rocking Horse Louisville for hosting a clothing drive for us through their 5th anniversary celebration!
Thank you, Great Day Live, for promoting.
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It was an honor to work with the "Backside" film crew the past few years, and are thrilled it's now available to stream on @PBS and @IndependentLens .
Thanks for mentioning us in this article, @paulickreport
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🐎Our Derby Handicapping Social is TOMORROW— AND SOLD OUT! 🤩 🥃
👉A quick shoutout to our title sponsors: @KyHBPA @godolphin
👉Also, thank you to our trifecta sponsors: @winstarfarm
Your generous support and partnership has made this event possible
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The beautiful documentary “Backside” directed by filmmaker Raul Paz-Pastrana is making its debut to PBS on Monday, April 13. 🎥 We were honored to help collaborate with the project!
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April is child abuse awareness month. Our staff are wearing blue today in honor of it. 💙💙
We are proud to partner with the @faceitabuse as they work tirelessly to bring about change in the community with partner organizations around town. 🦋
#childabuseawareness
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