Every year, the local Salvation Army helps thousands of children in the Rapid City area and throughout the nation by providing them with necessary school supplies. Many children in the Rapid City area would not have the basic tools and school supplies with which to start school if it werent for the "Tools for Schools" campaign. ��Highmark FCU wants to make it easy for people to participate in donating supplies with drop-off boxes in Rapid City and Custer.
"Items as simple as pencils, pens, rulers, spiral notebooks, erasers, glue, crayons, theme paper, 2-pocket folders, and backpacks, can provide these children with the means to learn," explains Mark Kirkeby, Development Director for the Salvation Army. "In fact, it is amazing how much good one can do, if they purchase a single packet of pencils or 2-pocket folders, and donate it for this program."
John Carlson, President of Highmark Federal Credit Union, agrees and is pleased with Highmarks opportunity to contribute to this worthwhile program.� He adds, "We live in a community where generosity abounds and people are accustomed to helping families in need. �Highmark is delighted to be part of this outreach - to help children start school with basic and necessary supplies."
That is why Highmark is providing drop-off receptacles for any new school supplies at their Rapid City and Custer locations. �In Rapid City, stop by the main office at 725 5
th Street or in Custer at 602 Mt. Rushmore Road. �Highmark is encouraging their staff, members, and the community to get involved by donating a few basic items.� School supplies can be donated throughout the month of August.
Please contact Mark Kirkeby, Salvation Army at 605-791-4045 or Bambi Arlaud, Highmark Federal Credit Union at 605-716-4444, ext. 154 for additional information
Every year, the local Salvation Army helps thousands of children in the Rapid City area and throughout the nation by providing them with necessary school supplies. Many children in the Rapid City area would not have the basic tools and school supplies with which to start school if it werent for the "Tools for Schools" campaign. ��Highmark FCU wants to make it easy for people to participate in donating supplies with drop-off boxes in Rapid City and Custer.
"Items as simple as pencils, pens, rulers, spiral notebooks, erasers, glue, crayons, theme paper, 2-pocket folders, and backpacks, can provide these children with the means to learn," explains Mark Kirkeby, Development Director for the Salvation Army. "In fact, it is amazing how much good one can do, if they purchase a single packet of pencils or 2-pocket folders, and donate it for this program."
John Carlson, President of Highmark Federal Credit Union, agrees and is pleased with Highmarks opportunity to contribute to this worthwhile program.� He adds, "We live in a community where generosity abounds and people are accustomed to helping families in need. �Highmark is delighted to be part of this outreach - to help children start school with basic and necessary supplies."
That is why Highmark is providing drop-off receptacles for any new school supplies at their Rapid City and Custer locations. �In Rapid City, stop by the main office at 725 5th Street or in Custer at 602 Mt. Rushmore Road. �Highmark is encouraging their staff, members, and the community to get involved by donating a few basic items.� School supplies can be donated throughout the month of August.
Please contact Mark Kirkeby, Salvation Army at 605-791-4045 or Bambi Arlaud, Highmark Federal Credit Union at 605-716-4444, ext. 154 for additional information