School Supply Drives 2013
It’s back to school time! We’ve compiled a list of school supply drives and hope these resources will help our families get a strong start to the school year. (We’ll also be holding our own school supply drive in August and our Match Support team will be providing more detail on that as it nears.)
First Tee of Greater Austin:
The First Tee in partner with Walmart will host a community back-to-school event. Pick Up School Supplies: Register online at http://www.thefirstteeaustin.org/backtoschool to attend this free event. The event will take place Saturday, August 3 from 9 a.m. till noon at Harvey Penick Golf Campus (5501 Ed Bluestein Boulevard Austin, TX 78723). For More Information: The First Tee of Greater Austin, http://www.thefirstteeaustin.org/club/scripts/public/public.asp
Hindu Charities For America: Pick Up School Supplies:
Supplies will be distributed to the kids at Manor ISD starting at 9am on Friday, August 23 at 10335 US Hwy 290E Manor, TX 78653. For More Information: Call 512-99-HINDU(44638)
Manos De Cristo: Pick Up School Supplies:
July 29-August 2 and August 5-9, 8 a.m. till noon at North Austin Events Center located at 10601 North Lamar Blvd. 200 children will be served each day for the duration of the campaign. For More Information: Visit http://www.manosdecristo.org/2013BTSVolunteerOpportunities.html, or call 512-477-7454.
Back To School Parade: Pick Up School Supplies:
Wristbands will be distributed first from 1-2:30 p.m. at Bartholomew Park on August 18. Backpack distribution will then start at 4:00 p.m. The Parade starts at Delco center and ends at Bartholomew Park. For More Information: info@backtoschoolparade.org Call 512.524.0021 for School Supply Information. Website is http://backtoschoolparade.org
Round Rock Partners In Education: School Supplies:
Round Rock ISD students who participate in the free and reduced lunch program are eligible. This year’s school supplies’ distribution day will be held at Cedar Ridge High School in August. For More Information: Contact Dawn Steele or Marianne Reap, at 512-464-5602, or visithttp://www.roundrockisd.org/index.aspx?page=3400&recordid=3156&returnURL=%2findex.aspx
For The Children Inc:
Campaign runs July 10 – August 28 in 10 school districts: Austin, Del Valle, Manor, Pflugerville, Leander, Round Rock, Dripping Springs, Lake Travis, Lago Vista and Hays Consolidated. Grades Pre-K to 4th are eligible. School Supplies: Supplies are distributed to the schools prior to the start of the school year. For More Information: Call 512-505-5712 or visit www.schoolsuppliesforthechildren.org
Communities In Schools: Pick Up School Supplies:
Distributed to 56 campuses with the CIS program. To find out if your child is enrolled in the CIS program at his or her school, contact your school’s office. List of schools http://www.cisaustin.org/page-campuses-served-detailed-listing.cfm. For More Information: Communities in Schools of Central Texas, http://www.cisaustin.org/