Every day, more than 1,800 children in need in our community are getting an early start in education.It's thanks to the non-profit CPCD, formally known as Community Partnership for Child Development.Wednesday, our Dianne Derby helped the organization to raise money to continue their mission. She was the emcee at the non-profit's annual fundraising event held at the Antlers Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs.CPCD helps get children under five into preschool classrooms while their parents and caregivers receive support in mapping their way out of poverty."They have given us resources to make sure that I can advocate for him as he goes through his school career," said Jennifer Boulware, a parent. "They've given me the ability to get a career. I qualified for a scholarship through their memorial fund."One of CPCD's largest and most known programs is Head Start, where children three to five years old receive the following health services: educational nutrition physical behavioralCPCD also teaches their parents about how to become their child's first and best teacher._______Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.