NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut are proud to present the 2019 Supporting Our Schools drive. This year we are excited to join forces with Raymour & Flanigan to host a school supply drive in all their furniture stores across the state. You can stop by any of the Connecticut locations listed below to donate.
PHOTOS: Supporting Our Schools Event
What: Supporting Our Schools School Supply Donation Drive
Where: Click here for participating Raymour & Flanigan locations
When: Supplies can also be dropped off starting July 15 – Aug. 18.
Who: All donations will support local students who participate in the United Way and Boys & Girls Clubs across CT.
Supplies Needed:
- #2 Pencils
- Backpacks
- Black/Blue Pens
- Composition Notebooks
- Spiral Notebooks
- Crayons
- Dry Erase Markers
- Highlighters
- Index Cards
- Kid-Safety Scissors
- Pocket Folders
- Rulers
- USB Flash Drives
They are many disadvantaged students in our communities that can benefit from your generosity. For thousands of students, basic school supplies are so necessary, and sometimes very hard to afford. Join us to make a difference for children and classrooms from kindergarten through high school!
Local
As part of this great initiative, our partners from Raymour & Flanigan will be hosting a one-day event at their Manchester and Newington stores in CT on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. During this free event, they will be offering free food, music, face painting, and much more.
Cash donations will be accepted during the event to go towards buying more supplies.
Come with your family to celebrate with us and be part of this great event. NBC CT and Telemundo CT will be hosting talent appearances and handing out swag to the attendees.
Do not miss out this opportunity to be part of making a difference and connecting with your local communities.
