Greater Nevada Credit Union has launched its annual 'Greater School Supplies Drive' to help northern Nevada students and teachers prepare for the upcoming school year.
The drive aims to reduce the financial burden of purchasing classroom materials.
According to national data, teachers spent an average of $610 out-of-pocket last year to provide items such as notebooks, pens and books for their students.
“The supplies this drive helps collect are crucial to creating an environment where children and teachers can thrive,” said Danny DeLaRosa, president and CEO of GNCU. “We are passionate about supporting northern Nevada’s classrooms, and are grateful to be part of a community that bands together every year to make this effort successful.”
Donations of unused school supplies and new or gently used children’s books can be dropped off at any GNCU branch through Thursday, July 31.
Requested supplies include:
• White board markers
• Rulers
• Scissors
• Highlighters
• Hand-held calculators
• Post-it notes
• Markers
• Pencils
• Pens
• Colored pencils
• Paintbrushes
• Glue sticks
• Notebooks
• Paper (construction, lined, colored, etc.)
• Folders
• Children’s books (new or gently used)
Donated items will be distributed to local schools and community organizations.
Monetary donations can also be made directly to partner organizations, including Communities in Schools of Nevada, Carson City Schools Foundation and the Education Alliance of Washoe County.
GNCU says now in its fifth year, the Greater School Supplies Drive is one of the several community-focused efforts led by GNCU. For more information, visit gncu.org.
