Thanks to the generosity of our community, this year’s Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive was quite a success! Together, we collected more than 4,000 school supply items valued at around $3,500, all to help students in Sumner County start the year with the tools they need to succeed.
These supplies are already making a difference through our partner agencies and programs, including distribution to students experiencing homelessness through the Sumner County Schools McKinney-Vento program. Backpacks filled with supplies also went to students from families served by:
- Amazing Grace Mission in Westmoreland
- CASA
- Gallatin Shalom Zone
- Grace Place
- Hendersonville Samaritan Association
- St. Vincent de Paul Society
- Unlimited Potential
By coming together, we’re helping level the playing field so every student has a fair chance to learn and thrive.
We are grateful to the many businesses and organizations that hosted internal collection campaigns, including:
- The Clarendale at Indian Lake
- Gallatin Ford
- ITW StampTech Fasteners
- PIC North America
- Red Cedar Glen Living
- The Gap
- Volunteer State Community College
A special thank you also goes to the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce and the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce for serving as public drop-off sites & rallying community participation and to the 27 volunteers who helped us sort, log, and pack donations!
Your commitment to students and families shows the true spirit of our community: neighbors looking out for neighbors.
Thank you to every individual, company, and partner who gave supplies, made donations, or spread the word. Together, we showed that United is the Way™ to support local students.