This year’s Stuff the Bus school supply drive was the biggest one ever.
“Our volunteers showed up. Our community gave generously. And together, we made a real difference. Thanks to all of the incredible support,” according to a news release.
Seventy-one volunteers from 16 companies contributed 176 hours sorting the 34,273 school supply items, valued at $141,479.96.
“That’s a 23% increase in supplies collected compared to last year — a huge leap in community impact, thanks to your support. Now, thousands of students across Richmond, Columbia, Burke and Screven Counties are walking into their classrooms feeling ready, confident, and supported by their community,” the release said.
The United Way’s next community event is Project Serve, which will be Friday, Aug. 22 after the campaign kickoff breakfast which is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton Way Extension.
Sign up here to volunteer; the deadline is Aug. 13
Charmain Z. Brackett, the publisher of Augusta Good News and Inspiring: Women of Augusta, has covered Augusta’s news for more than 35 years. She’s won multiple Georgia Press Association awards and received the 2018 Greater Augusta Arts Council’s media award. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com. Sign up for the newsletter here.
