A Bakersfield family has given The Delano Joint Unified High School District a $100,000 donation to expand after school programs.

Pediatrician Dr. Dilbagh Gehlawat and his attorney son Neil said in a statement that they hope the donation, “…provides high school students in Delano with the resources and opportunities needed to pursue a college education after high school.”

The district plans to use the money to provide student to student after school tutoring, Saturday school tutorials for students with attendance issues, the establishment of a college scholarship fund for student mentors and tutors, and more.

Kelli Forsch