Rapid City, SD � As the new school year begins, over 5,000 area students will return to the classroom without basic supplies. �Black Hills Federal Credit Union is helping these students and their families by organizing their 17
th Annual School Supply Drive.
The supplies collected will support students in more than 60 area schools throughout the Black Hills.� "The School Supply Drive makes a difference to thousands of families in our greater community by ensuring that every student returns to the classroom well-equipped and ready for a successful school year," stated co-chair Carol Brown. �"Our goal is to provide a learning environment where all children have an equal chance to learn and excel.� With the generous help of individuals and businesses, students will have the pencils, notebooks, crayons and other supplies they need to keep up with their classmates."
Donations of backpacks and school supplies are being accepted at Office Depot and Black Hills Federal Credit Union locations through August 19. �BHFCU employees will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win one of three generous prizes, and monetary donations can be made at any BHFCU location.� 100% of donations and proceeds from raffle sales are used to purchase school supplies.
Supplies will be distributed through area schools
based on need in the communities of Rapid City, Belle Fourche, Black Hawk, Box Elder, Custer, Hermosa, Hill City, Hot Springs, Spearfish, Sturgis, Piedmont, and Wall. �For more information on how you or your business can help, please contact Kylene Casanova at 718-6155.
Rapid City, SD � As the new school year begins, over 5,000 area students will return to the classroom without basic supplies. �Black Hills Federal Credit Union is helping these students and their families by organizing their 17th Annual School Supply Drive.
The supplies collected will support students in more than 60 area schools throughout the Black Hills.� "The School Supply Drive makes a difference to thousands of families in our greater community by ensuring that every student returns to the classroom well-equipped and ready for a successful school year," stated co-chair Carol Brown. �"Our goal is to provide a learning environment where all children have an equal chance to learn and excel.� With the generous help of individuals and businesses, students will have the pencils, notebooks, crayons and other supplies they need to keep up with their classmates."
Donations of backpacks and school supplies are being accepted at Office Depot and Black Hills Federal Credit Union locations through August 19. �BHFCU employees will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win one of three generous prizes, and monetary donations can be made at any BHFCU location.� 100% of donations and proceeds from raffle sales are used to purchase school supplies.
Supplies will be distributed through area schools based on need in the communities of Rapid City, Belle Fourche, Black Hawk, Box Elder, Custer, Hermosa, Hill City, Hot Springs, Spearfish, Sturgis, Piedmont, and Wall. �For more information on how you or your business can help, please contact Kylene Casanova at 718-6155.