UNITED WAY’S 2^nd ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

Helping Supply Local Students with Tools for Success this School Year

UTICA / HERKIMER / ROME, NY (August 7, 2012) United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area is expanding its Back-to-School Supply Drive by partnering with United Way of Rome and Western Oneida County providing more Drop Off Zones for area residents. The supply drive, now in its second year, is being held throughout the month of August with 10 local Drop Off Zones setup at partnering businesses throughout the bi-county area. All donated items stay right here in our community giving students in Herkimer and Oneida Counties the tools they need to succeed during this school year.

Public Drop Off Zones include:

Target at Sangertown Square - New Hartford

Herb Philipson's - New Hartford

Herb Philipson's - Rome

Herb Philipson's - Herkimer

K-Mart - New Hartford

K-Mart - Herkimer

Adirondack Bank - Ilion

Adirondack Bank - Mohawk

Adirondack Bank - 185 Genesee Street, Utica

Adirondack Bank - 2817 Genesee Street, Utica

Suggested Supplies to Include:
Glue Sticks
Glue
Crayons
Washable Paints
Washable Markers
Colored Pencils
#2 Pencils
Large Eraser
Scissors
Spiral Notebook
Marble Composition Notebook
Wide Ruled Filler Paper
Pocket Folders
Backpack or Book Bag
School Supply Box (organizer)
Pencil Bag
Red Correcting Pens
Ballpoint Pens
Highlighter
Calculator (Regular or Scientific)
Ruler
Protractor
Book Covers
Dividers with Pockets
2" Hardcover Binders
3" Hardcover Binders
Post-It Notes
Index Cards
Spiral Sketch Book
Graph Paper
Paper Fasteners
Hand Sanitizer
Tissues

MEDIA CONTACT: Adam Lawless, Community Engagement Manager, (315) 733-4691 x224, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

About United Way
United Way of the Valley & the Greater Utica Area is a local, independent non-profit organization funding area programs and services, providing a safety net for our community and addressing crucial community issues in the impact areas of health, education, and income. For more information about United Way, or to donate to the annual campaign, visit www.unitedwaygu.org or call (315) 733-4691.

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