PORTLAND, Ore. — KGW, in partnership with OnPoint Community Credit Union, Safeway Albertsons, and Rick’s Custom Fencing, is proud to announce the 17th annual KGW School Supply Drive. The KGW School Supply Drive collection period begins August 1 and continues through August 29. The goal is to collect enough monetary donations and school supplies to prepare at least 15,000 students for fall with the materials needed to succeed. In Oregon, nearly half of all children live in low-income families and cannot afford even the most basic school supplies.
Throughout the drive, you are encouraged to make online and school supply donations of any amount. A $25 donation provides one student with basic supplies to start the year. All donations, benefiting local area schools, are distributed with the help of Schoolhouse Supplies, the non-profit Free Store for Teachers.
“Our community’s future depends on educating the next generation. Without the right tools, students can't succeed, which impacts all of us. We can help tackle this problem today. Even a small donation can help get essential supplies like pencils and notebooks into the hands of local children,” said Greg Retsinas, President and General Manager of KGW. “We appreciate the support of our business partners who join with us and the community to help local children succeed.”
Donations can be made in several ways:
- Donate funds and purchase school supplies online at KGW.com/school.
- Give a monetary donation and school supplies at any OnPoint Community Credit Union.
- Donate school supplies at any Rick’s Custom Fencing location.
- Drop off school supplies and tech gear at Intel collection event on August 19
- Drop off school supplies at collection events at Washington Square Mall on August 3 and August 17.
- Drop off school supplies at the Portland Timbers match on August 24.
- Make a cash donation at the register at local Safeway stores between August 16 and August 26.
“Having the necessary school supplies is critical for students to start the year confident and engaged, but so many families in our community still struggle with the resources to provide them. Today’s students are our future leaders, and the School Supply Drive helps give them what they need to keep learning, growing and succeeding. We encourage everyone in our community to join us in supporting these deserving students.,” said Rob Stuart, OnPoint Community Credit Union President, CEO.
“We know having adequate supplies when heading back to school is a huge challenge for many in Oregon and Southern Washington. That’s why we feel so passionate about the KGW School Supply Drive. We’re thankful that this resource exists for local kids, families, and teachers,” said Jill McGinnis, Safeway Albertsons, Portland Division, Director of Communications & Public Affairs.
“Supporting our children and teachers is an investment in our collective future. Schoolhouse Supplies is an incredible partner in making sure that investment gets directly to those who need it most. Consider joining us in supporting the School Supply Drive with your donation,” said Taylor Wick, Marketing Director, Rick’s Custom Fencing.
About Schoolhouse Supplies
Schoolhouse Supplies is an award-winning nonprofit that supports public education in the Portland area by providing free school supplies to students in need. Schoolhouse Supplies believes that every child deserves school supplies and has the right to a quality education regardless of their family’s income or racial/ethnic identity. With the community’s support, Schoolhouse Supplies has distributed $30 million in free school supplies since opening their doors in 1999. Find out more at www.SchoolhouseSupplies.org.
About KGW
KGW is the NBC affiliate in Portland, Oregon serving Oregon and Southwest Washington. KGW’s free streaming service, KGW+, its award-winning website, KGW.com, and its mobile app KGW News, provide breaking news, traffic and weather information to consumers on demand. KGW also operates a low- power station, KGWZ. KGW is owned and operated by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) a broadcasting, digital media and marketing services company. TEGNA and KGW serve the greater good of Oregon and Southwest Washington, across platforms, by telling empowering stories, conducting impactful investigations and delivering innovative marketing solutions. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com
