Greater School Supply Drive continues until Friday at Carson City GNCU branches
The Greater School Supplies Drive hosted by Greater Nevada Credit Union continues through the end of the week in Carson City and throughout northern Nevada as students, teachers and schools prepare for a successful start to the next academic year.
The annual drive aims to alleviate the financial obstacles to education faced by both students and educators in the community. On average, teachers across the country spend between $500 and $750 out-of-pocket to subsidize their classrooms, and inflation has caused the prices of school supplies to increase nearly 24 percent within the past two years.
This year, GNCU is partnering with Spread the Word Nevada during the Greater School Supplies Drive to collect new and used books for Washoe County schools. Spread the Word Nevada, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy.
“School supplies in classrooms are tools for a quality education, and through our partnership with Spread the Word Nevada, we can do even more for our students and teachers,” said Danny DeLaRosa, president and CEO of GNCU. “We are passionate about helping Nevada’s classrooms flourish, and encourage others in the community to join us in these efforts.”
To participate in the Greater Schools Supplies Drive, bring unused items from the list below, or new or used books, to any GNCU branch now through Friday, Aug. 2. Supplies donated in Washoe County will go to the Education Alliance of Washoe County, and Carson City donations will benefit the Northern Nevada Dream Center.
Carson City drop-offs branches of Greater Nevada Credit Union are at 4131 North Carson Street; 481 Eagle Station Lane.
Rulers
Carpet squares
Scissors
Highlighters
Hand-held calculators
Post-it notes
Markers
Pencils
Pens
Magnets
Personal hygiene items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo)
Colored pencils
Paintbrushes
Decorations
Glue sticks
Notebooks
Paper (construction, lined, colored, etc.)
All donations will be distributed by GNCU to the aforementioned organizations and schools in need across the community. For those who would prefer to provide monetary support, GNCU encourages donations to the following community organizations supporting the region’s schools and students:
Carson City Schools Foundation
Communities in Schools Nevada
Education Alliance of Washoe County
Northern Nevada Dream Center
Spread the Word Nevada
Carson Valley Community Food Closet
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
For the fourth consecutive year, GNCU has hosted the Greater School Supplies Drive as part of its initiatives to help community members grow and thrive. In light of increased costs, this year’s drive is starting two months earlier in an effort to collect even more supplies for local schools. Those interested in learning more about GNCU can visit gncu.org.