Local Child Protective Services Kids Get School Supply Boost at Annual Collection Drive
San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) August 06, 2014 -- Generations Federal Credit Union and Corner Store will partner with CBS affiliate KENS 5 to collect school supplies for the approximately 7,000 Bexar County children who are under the care of Child Protective Services.
Individuals are encouraged to participate by bringing supplies to the KENS 5 studios during the week of August 4 through August 8, donating online at http://info.mygenfcu.org/bills-elves or dropping off supplies at any of the 14 Generations Federal Credit Union branches between July 23 and August 9. The school supplies will be delivered to the CPS offices during the week of August 11 and case workers will distribute the collected supplies to the children. Individuals who donate will receive a coupon for a free Kolache and a cup of Cibolo Mountain premium coffee from Corner Store.
“This school supply drive is a win-win for everyone involved. It enables Generations to make a tangible difference in our community and it provides these students with the supplies they need to be successful during the school year. Additionally, the families who take in these children receive little to no financial assistance from the State, so it provides us with the opportunity to help them out as they step up to the plate to help these kids,” said Generations FCU CEO, Steve Schipull.
Hosted by KENS 5 Chief Meteorologist, Bill Taylor, the bi-annual event collects school supplies in August and Christmas toys in December. The KENS 5 studios are located at 5400 Fredericksburg Road and volunteers will be out in front of the studios at the 4, 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts during the week of August 4 through August 8.
“San Antonio has always been a community that comes together to take care of our own. The Bill’s Elves initiative has been very successful year after year and we look forward to exceeding our goals and making a difference in the lives of these great kids,” concluded Schipull.
Ashley Harris, Generations Federal Credit Union, http://www.mygenfcu.org, +1 (210) 230-9349, [email protected]
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