EVERGREEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN NEED OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Vancouver, Wash. – Evergreen Public Schools begin in only two weeks on September 2. However, for some families this year, the beginning of school marks more stress than excitement as they look at how to stretch already slim budgets to accommodate multiple school supply lists.

"With the rise of significant unemployment over the course of the past year, there are many families who are having a difficult time putting food on the table, not to mention needing to provide school supplies for multiple kids in the family," said Carol Fenstermacher, APR, Director of Community Relations.

The district's Community Relations department is working to collect school supplies and put together supply packets for students and families in need, who are referred by schools throughout the district. This year, demand has been far higher and supplies are already running low. More than 30 students have already been helped, but more remain on the list and Community Relations believes that more will come in over the next few weeks.

Those interested in donating supplies and/or funds can contact Meeka Kullberg at 360.604.4088. All donations are welcome, however the greatest needs are for the following items:
• Clear cover, white binders – 1" – 2"
• Composition books (not spiral)
• College-ruled notebook paper
• Calculators, both basic and scientific
• Watercolors – 8 color
• Glue
• Blue and black pens

Donations can be dropped off at the Administrative Service Center, 13501 NE 28th St., Vancouver in the Burgundy Complex.