The Write from the Start school supply drive had its annual PACK-A-PALOOZA event yesterday! Businesses dropped of bags and boxes of collected supplies while teams of volunteers sorted the items. Some of the items were bundled and delivered to schools, while schools with FCRC's came and "shopped" for their kids. Wagonfuls of supplies are now stocked all across the VPS district ready to help each child has the best chance at a great start. All thanks to our generous donors and partners! Image 1: Volunteers sort a delivery of donated supplies Image 2: Representative from Conmet - what a haul!! Image 3: These FCRCs take a break from gathering supplies to pose for us Image 4: Columbia Bank (formerly Umpqua) had many branch reps stop by - here is Rosie from the International Branch DON'T FORGET: We are still trying to hit our goal of $10K - which will be matched by Dick Hannah Dealerships by AUGUST 31! Please donate and share! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/test-2025-wfts (fb)

Our August newsletter is out - have you seen it? It's full of good reads like... 💚 A letter from our new Executive Director 🔶 FCRCs tell us what they love about their job 💙 Free Legacy Health Vaccine Clinic for VPS students - book your spot! And more! Click here to read: https://mailchi.mp/vansd.org/focus-august-21069427 (fb)