TOP 5 PROJECTS YOUR GIFT FUNDS
EDITORIAL COVERAGE AND CONTENT
Support the reporting that keeps our community informed. Your gift helps fund local news coverage, public meetings, elections, education, business, public safety, and the stories that matter most to Downey residents. Every contribution strengthens independent, fact-based journalism that holds institutions accountable and gives a voice to the community.
DIGITAL INFASTRUCTURE AND INNOVATION
Help modernize local journalism for the digital age. Donations support website improvements, content management systems, cybersecurity, mobile accessibility, and emerging technologies that expand our reach and ensure readers can access trusted local news anytime, anywhere.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Build stronger connections between journalism and the community. Donations help fund public forums, community events, student initiatives, and scholarships that bring residents together, encourage informed dialogue, and foster the next generation of local storytellers.
PRINTING AND PRODUCTION
Keep local news accessible to everyone. Your support helps cover the cost of newsprint, printing, design, and production, allowing the newspaper to remain available to readers throughout the community. By funding a portion of the production costs, donors help preserve the legacy of a free local newspaper.
OPERATIONS & SUSTAINABILITY
Strong journalism requires a strong foundation with an essential behind-the-scenes functions that keep independent journalism running, including technology, equipment, legal and financial compliance, staff development, and other organizational needs that ensure long-term sustainability.