PUBLIC SERVICE MEETS COFFEE AND COMPASSION TO PROVIDE FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES
2024年8月1日 - 6:09AM
Endeavors, a national service organization that provides a helping
hand to communities in need, and Starbucks, a multinational chain
of roastery reserves and coffeehouses, have teamed up to serve
South Texas students by collecting and delivering free school
supplies.
The average cost of school supplies per child in Uvalde is $240,
according to back-to-school lists that were reviewed by the
Endeavors team. To lessen the stress of school shopping, the
organizations took action.
From May 20th to July 19th, 80 San Antonio-based Starbucks
locations and the Endeavors Veteran Wellness Center collected over
1,500 new school supplies for the children of the Uvalde community
and of Endeavors’ Bexar County housing program clients. Endeavors
volunteers filled more than 220 backpacks with supplies, and Uvalde
residents are invited to collect them at a drive-thru event.
Located at the Uvalde County Fairplex, the Endeavors team will
start handing out backpacks at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 1st.
Education through community feedback supports positive change,
and the organizations are honored to assist wherever they can.
“We are thrilled to partner with Starbucks in support of
children in our housing programs here in Bexar County and kids
throughout the Uvalde community who are preparing to go back to
school,” said Endeavors assistant director of philanthropy,
Elizabeth Higgins. “Rising costs of living and safety at school
have become major concerns for families across our community and
the nation. It is our hope that delivering kindness, and much
needed supplies, can alleviate some financial stress and allow
families to get excited for the back-to-school season.”
“With every new school year comes unique challenges,
opportunities, and successes. It is difficult to overcome
challenges, take advantage of opportunities to grow, and leverage
success to support one's goals without the right tools. We want to
empower students to achieve their academic dreams.” said Area 61
community ambassador, Victor Sanchez Jr.
Residents seeking more information on receiving supplies for
their school-age children are encouraged to reach out to
info@endeavors.org.
About Endeavors
Headquartered in San Antonio, Endeavors is a national service
organization that has been assisting vulnerable populations since
1969. Endeavors offers an array of services and programs supporting
children, families, migrants, Veterans, and those struggling with
mental illness, disabilities, disasters, or emergencies. Endeavors
serves people in crisis with personalized services. For more
information visit: www.endeavors.org.
About Starbucks
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Seattle Washington,
Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse chain in the world. With a
diverse menu and coveted seasonal offerings, Starbucks offers a
signature coffeehouse experience while supporting various internal
and external communities through accessibility to education,
sustainable harvesting practices, disaster recovery support, global
impact grants and more. For more information visit:
https://www.starbucks.com/
- School Supply Drive Backpack Stuffing
Munji Nfor
Endeavors
210-275-7783
munfor@endeavors.org