Stuff The Bus

2009 Stuff The Bus Planning

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Communities In Schools of Tacoma is planning our 2009 “Stuff the Bus” campaign. We are inviting the public and private sectors to join us by coordinating a back-to-school drive at your work place during the month of August. TV Tacoma interviewed Executive Director Teresa Maxwell about the program.

This annual event is planned to give kids a jump-start on getting ready for school and will help level the playing field for even our most impoverished children and their families.  Our goal is to reach over 5,000 children in the Greater Pierce County community.

Many educators say it is not uncommon to have students miss the first few days of school when they lack the basic school supplies to start the year. Communities In Schools feels that as long as poverty exists, the need for “Stuff The Bus” will be here. With local support from businesses, individuals and organizations, our goal is to make sure that when the school year begins, no child will be left behind.
   
CIS Site Coordinators identify students in need and have been able to provide them with new shoes, socks, uniforms, clothing, crayons, notebooks, pencils, pens, paper and backpacks through this campaign.

For those who participate, we ask that your business/organization complete the attached form. A school bus will pick up your donations on Thursday August 20, 2009.

The impact of working together to serve our children can touch a life and make a difference.

If you are interested in helping with this event, please fill-out the agreement form and fax to 253 571-1079 or mail back to: CIS of Tacoma, 708 S G Street., Tacoma, WA 98405.
                          
Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Teresa Maxwell

Executive Director
253 571-1114
tmaxwel@tacoma.k12.wa.us