May 2, 2018 at 12:58 p.m.
Registration opens for school supply assistance
By Diane Doup-
Press release
Bartholomew County families, in financial need, may register children entering kindergarten through 12th grade who are enrolled in any school throughout Bartholomew County, including Flatrock-Hawcreek School Corp. and private schools, for free basic school supplies.
To register, please call United Way’s 2-1-1, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Espanol: 812-375-9370.) Preference will be given to those who register by July 20.
Donations are also being accepted. Financial donations enable the committee to make bulk purchases. Tax-deductible cash, check or money order donations can be made payable and sent to BCSSAP, 1531 13th Street, Columbus, IN 47201. (Please list “School Supplies” in the memo area.)
Material donations are being accepted at the United Way Center and Sans Souci as well.
During 2017, over 2,000 students in Bartholomew County received free school supplies. All supplies are provided thanks to generous contributions from the community. The 2018 Bartholomew County School Supply Assistance Program members are: Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp., Columbus Sunrise Rotary, Community Center of Hope, Council for Youth Development, Cummins, Inc., Family Self-Sufficiency, Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center, Su Casa, United Way 2-1-1 & Volunteer Action Center.
