For Immediate Release

August 3, 2010

 

Town of Clarkstown Holds Back to School Drive

 

Clarkstown Supervisor Alex Gromack announced that the Town of Clarkstown is participating in a back to school drive from now through September 10, 2010.  The back to school drive will benefit two local not-for-profit organizations:  Advocate for Change and People to People.

 

“In this economic climate, it is especially important that we all try to help our neighbors in need by helping our children be prepared as they get ready to go back to school,” said Supervisor Alex Gromack. 

 

These two reputable organizations in our community are collecting school supplies to distribute to students before the start of the school year.

 

The Town is asking employees and residents to donate supplies from the following list in an effort to help families in need.  A donation box is located in the lobby at Clarkstown Town Hall, 10 Maple Avenue, New City.   

 

The list includes:

·         book bags

·         3 subject notebooks

·         5 subject notebooks

·         1” binders

·         2” binders

·         Loose leaf paper

·         Index cards

·         Scientific calculators (new/used – in working condition)

·         Pens/Pencils

 

For more information please call 845-639-2050. 

 

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