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SUMMARY:ABC13 Loves Teachers
DESCRIPTION:ABC13 Loves Teachers!  This annual community drive held by ABC13 and its community partners collects school supplies and monetary donations to support Houston Food Bank’s School programs\, which provides essential resources for teachers and students in low-income schools.  Help ensure that students have the supplies they need to succeed in school by donating things like pens\, pencils\, paper\, crayons\, notebooks and other school essentials!  You can also check our Most Needed Items list below.\n\nABC13 Loves Teachers will be held on Friday\, July 31 from 6 am to 6 pm.  You can deliver new school supplies at drop-off locations throughout the ABC13 coverage area (see full list below)\, at Houston Food Bank (535 Portwall)\, or make a secure donation via the event.\nDonateLOCATIONSHoustonHouston Food Bank\n535 Portwall Street\nHouston\, TX 77029\nHours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nGalvestonGalveston ISD Support Center\n3904 Avenue T\nGalveston\, TX 77550\nHours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. \nRichmond/RosenbergVFW Hall – Post\n3903 1903 1st Street\nRosenberg\, TX 77471\nHours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nHouston/Montrose AreaThe Ismaili Center\n2323 Allen Parkway\nHouston\, TX 77019\nHours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nSugar LandIsmaili Jamatkhana\n1700 First Colony Boulevard\nSugar Land\, TX 77479\nHours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nMOST NEEDED SUPPLIES\nCrayons\nHighlighters\nMarkers\nPencils\nFolders\nPens\nComposition Books\nSpiral Notebooks\nPost-It Notes\nFiller Paper\nPencil Cases\nLysol Wipes\nScissors\nGlue Bottles\nHand Sanitizer\nGlue Sticks\nKleenex\nPaper Towels\nHand Sanitizer\nAntibacterial Wipes\n\nBENEFITTING SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTSAAMA Sanchez Charter School\nAldine ISD\nAlief ISD\nAlvin ISD\nAngleton ISD\nBrazosport ISD\nChannelview ISD\nCleveland ISD\nCypress Fairbanks ISD\nDayton ISD\nDickinson ISD\nEast Chambers ISD\nFort Bend ISD\nGalena Park ISD\nGalveston ISD\nGoose Creek ISD\nHarris County Department of Education\nHitchcock ISD\nHouston ISD\nHouston Gateway Academy Charter School\nHumble ISD\nInternational Leadership of Texas\nKIPP Houston Public Schools\nKaty ISD\nKlein ISD\nLamar Consolidated ISD\nPasadena ISD\nPearland ISD\nResponsive Education\nRoyal ISD\nSan Francisco Nativity Academy\nSER- Ninos\nSealy ISD\nSheldon ISD\nSmall Steps Charter School\nSouthwest Schools\nSpring Branch ISD\nSpring ISD\nTexas City ISD\nThe Rhodes School\nTrinity ISD\nVarnett ISD\nYes Prep\nYellowstone Academy
URL:https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/upcomingevent/abc13-loves-teachers/
CATEGORIES:ABC Loves Teachers,Special Event,Teachers Aid Drive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T180000
DTSTAMP:20250722T140051Z
CREATED:20250703T160446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T140051Z
UID:22179-1754632800-1754676000@www.houstonfoodbank.org
SUMMARY:ABC13’s Share Your School Supplies Drive 2025
DESCRIPTION:ABC13 and their community partners are coming together to stuff school buses with school supplies to benefit Houston Food Bank’s School Programs. Their goal is to help Houston Food Bank supply twice as many classrooms as in 2024!  On the date of the supply drive day\, Channel 13 will broadcast live from the station\, and to tell the story of the program and how it impacts amazing teachers and their students and to encourage people to donate\, Channel 13 wants to do interviews with teachers/schools and students to tell their story of how the program helps them and why it is important.  These interviews will run in advance of the drive date and also during the event date. \nYou can Donate\, or you can purchase school supplies from our Amazon Wish List and have them mailed directly to the Houston Food Bank. \nDonateAmazon Wish ListDROP-OFF LOCATIONS & HOURSHouston\nHouston Food Bank\n535 Portwall St.\, Houston\, TX 77029\nHours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nGalveston\nGalveston ISD Support Center\n3904 Avenue T\, Galveston\, Texas 77550\nHours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. \nRichmond/Rosenberg\nVFW Hall – Post 3903\n1903 1st St.\, Rosenberg\, Texas 77471\nHours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nSpring\nIsmaili Jamatkhana\n24525 Community Center Dr.\, Spring\, Texas 77389\nHours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nSugar Land\nIsmaili Jamatkhana and Center\n1700 First Colony Boulevard\, Sugar Land\, Texas 77479\nHours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nMOST-NEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES\nCrayons\nHighlighters\nMarkers\nPencils\nFolders\nPens\nComposition Books\nSpiral Notebooks\nPost-It Notes\nFiller Paper\nPencil Cases\nLysol Wipes\nScissors\nGlue Bottles\nHand Sanitizer\nGlue Sticks\nKleenex\nPaper Towels\nHand Sanitizer\nAntibacterial Wipes\n\nBENEFITTING SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTSAAMA Sanchez Charter School\nAldine ISD\nAlief ISD\nAlvin ISD\nAngleton ISD\nBrazosport ISD\nChannelview ISD\nCleveland ISD\nCypress Fairbanks ISD\nDayton ISD\nDickinson ISD\nEast Chambers ISD\nFort Bend ISD\nGalena Park ISD\nGalveston ISD\nGoose Creek ISD\nHarris County Department of Education\nHitchcock ISD\nHouston ISD\nHouston Gateway Academy Charter School\nHumble ISD\nInternational Leadership of Texas\nKIPP Houston Public Schools\nKaty ISD\nKlein ISD\nLamar Consolidated ISD\nPasadena ISD\nPearland ISD\nResponsive Education\nRoyal ISD\nSan Francisco Nativity Academy\nSER- Ninos\nSealy ISD\nSheldon ISD\nSmall Steps Charter School\nSouthwest Schools\nSpring Branch ISD\nSpring ISD\nTexas City ISD\nThe Rhodes School\nTrinity ISD\nVarnett ISD\nYes Prep\nYellowstone Academy
URL:https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/upcomingevent/abc13s-share-your-school-supplies-drive-2025/
CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Special Event,Teachers Aid Drive
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UID:24106-1754632800-1754676000@www.houstonfoodbank.org
SUMMARY:ABC13’s Share Your School Supplies Drive 2025
DESCRIPTION:ABC13 and their community partners are coming together to stuff school buses with school supplies to benefit Houston Food Bank’s School Programs. Their goal is to help Houston Food Bank supply twice as many classrooms as in 2024!  On the date of the supply drive day\, Channel 13 will broadcast live from the station\, and to tell the story of the program and how it impacts amazing teachers and their students and to encourage people to donate\, Channel 13 wants to do interviews with teachers/schools and students to tell their story of how the program helps them and why it is important.  These interviews will run in advance of the drive date and also during the event date. \nYou can Donate\, or you can purchase school supplies from our Amazon Wish List and have them mailed directly to the Houston Food Bank. \nDonateAmazon Wish ListDROP-OFF LOCATIONS & HOURSHouston\nHouston Food Bank\n535 Portwall St.\, Houston\, TX 77029\nHours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nGalveston\nGalveston ISD Support Center\n3904 Avenue T\, Galveston\, Texas 77550\nHours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. \nRichmond/Rosenberg\nVFW Hall – Post 3903\n1903 1st St.\, Rosenberg\, Texas 77471\nHours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nSpring\nIsmaili Jamatkhana\n24525 Community Center Dr.\, Spring\, Texas 77389\nHours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nSugar Land\nIsmaili Jamatkhana and Center\n1700 First Colony Boulevard\, Sugar Land\, Texas 77479\nHours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nMOST-NEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES\nCrayons\nHighlighters\nMarkers\nPencils\nFolders\nPens\nComposition Books\nSpiral Notebooks\nPost-It Notes\nFiller Paper\nPencil Cases\nLysol Wipes\nScissors\nGlue Bottles\nHand Sanitizer\nGlue Sticks\nKleenex\nPaper Towels\nHand Sanitizer\nAntibacterial Wipes\n\nBENEFITTING SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTSAAMA Sanchez Charter School\nAldine ISD\nAlief ISD\nAlvin ISD\nAngleton ISD\nBrazosport ISD\nChannelview ISD\nCleveland ISD\nCypress Fairbanks ISD\nDayton ISD\nDickinson ISD\nEast Chambers ISD\nFort Bend ISD\nGalena Park ISD\nGalveston ISD\nGoose Creek ISD\nHarris County Department of Education\nHitchcock ISD\nHouston ISD\nHouston Gateway Academy Charter School\nHumble ISD\nInternational Leadership of Texas\nKIPP Houston Public Schools\nKaty ISD\nKlein ISD\nLamar Consolidated ISD\nPasadena ISD\nPearland ISD\nResponsive Education\nRoyal ISD\nSan Francisco Nativity Academy\nSER- Ninos\nSealy ISD\nSheldon ISD\nSmall Steps Charter School\nSouthwest Schools\nSpring Branch ISD\nSpring ISD\nTexas City ISD\nThe Rhodes School\nTrinity ISD\nVarnett ISD\nYes Prep\nYellowstone Academy
URL:https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/upcomingevent/abc13s-share-your-school-supplies-drive-2025-2/
CATEGORIES:FEATURED,Special Event,Teachers Aid Drive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T100000
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UID:20242-1723194000-1723197600@www.houstonfoodbank.org
SUMMARY:ABC13's Share Your School Supplies Drive
DESCRIPTION:ABC13 and their community partners are coming together to stuff school buses with school supplies to benefit Houston Food Bank’s Teachers Aid program. Their goal is to help Houston Food Bank supply twice as many classrooms as in 2023!  On the date of the supply drive day\, Channel 13 will broadcast live from the station\, and to tell the story of the program and how it impacts amazing teachers and their students and to encourage people to donate\, Channel 13 wants to do interviews with teachers/schools and students to tell their story of how the program helps them and why it is important.  These interviews will run in advance of the drive date and also during the event date. \nClick here to learn more. \nDROP-OFF LOCATIONS & HOURS \nHouston\nHouston Food Bank – Teachers Aid\n8353 East Fwy\, Houston\, Texas 77029\nHours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nGalveston\nGalveston ISD Support Center\n3904 Avenue T\, Galveston\, Texas 77550\nHours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. \nRichmond/Rosenberg\nVFW Hall – Post 3903\n1903 1st St.\, Rosenberg\, Texas 77471\nHours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nSpring\nIsmaili Jamatkhana\n24525 Community Center Dr.\, Spring\, Texas 77389\nHours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nSugar Land\nIsmaili Jamatkhana and Center\n1700 First Colony Boulevard\, Sugar Land\, Texas 77479\nHours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nMOST-NEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES \n\nCrayons\nHighlighters\nMarkers\nPencils\nFolders\nPens\nComposition Books\nSpiral Notebooks\nPost-It Notes\nFiller Paper\nPencil Cases\nLysol Wipes\nScissors\nGlue Bottles\nHand Sanitizer\nGlue Sticks\nKleenex\nPaper Towels\nHand Sanitizer\nAntibacterial Wipes\n\nBENEFITTING SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS \nAAMA Sanchez Charter School\nAldine ISD\nAlief ISD\nAlvin ISD\nAngleton ISD\nBrazosport ISD\nChannelview ISD\nCleveland ISD\nCypress Fairbanks ISD\nDayton ISD\nDickinson ISD\nEast Chambers ISD\nFort Bend ISD\nGalena Park ISD\nGalveston ISD\nGoose Creek ISD\nHarris County Department of Education\nHitchcock ISD\nHouston ISD\nHouston Gateway Academy Charter School\nHumble ISD\nInternational Leadership of Texas\nKIPP Houston Public Schools\nKaty ISD\nKlein ISD\nLamar Consolidated ISD\nPasadena ISD\nPearland ISD\nResponsive Education\nRoyal ISD\nSan Francisco Nativity Academy\nSER- Ninos\nSealy ISD\nSheldon ISD\nSmall Steps Charter School\nSouthwest Schools\nSpring Branch ISD\nSpring ISD\nTexas City ISD\nThe Rhodes School\nTrinity ISD\nVarnett ISD\nYes Prep\nYellowstone Academy
URL:https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/upcomingevent/abc13s-share-your-school-supplies-drive/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Teachers Aid Drive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T100000
DTSTAMP:20240729T181836Z
CREATED:20240729T181836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T181836Z
UID:24016-1723194000-1723197600@www.houstonfoodbank.org
SUMMARY:ABC13's Share Your School Supplies Drive
DESCRIPTION:ABC13 and their community partners are coming together to stuff school buses with school supplies to benefit Houston Food Bank’s Teachers Aid program. Their goal is to help Houston Food Bank supply twice as many classrooms as in 2023!  On the date of the supply drive day\, Channel 13 will broadcast live from the station\, and to tell the story of the program and how it impacts amazing teachers and their students and to encourage people to donate\, Channel 13 wants to do interviews with teachers/schools and students to tell their story of how the program helps them and why it is important.  These interviews will run in advance of the drive date and also during the event date. \nClick here to learn more. \nDROP-OFF LOCATIONS & HOURS \nHouston\nHouston Food Bank – Teachers Aid\n8353 East Fwy\, Houston\, Texas 77029\nHours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. \nGalveston\nGalveston ISD Support Center\n3904 Avenue T\, Galveston\, Texas 77550\nHours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. \nRichmond/Rosenberg\nVFW Hall – Post 3903\n1903 1st St.\, Rosenberg\, Texas 77471\nHours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nSpring\nIsmaili Jamatkhana\n24525 Community Center Dr.\, Spring\, Texas 77389\nHours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nSugar Land\nIsmaili Jamatkhana and Center\n1700 First Colony Boulevard\, Sugar Land\, Texas 77479\nHours: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nMOST-NEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES \n\nCrayons\nHighlighters\nMarkers\nPencils\nFolders\nPens\nComposition Books\nSpiral Notebooks\nPost-It Notes\nFiller Paper\nPencil Cases\nLysol Wipes\nScissors\nGlue Bottles\nHand Sanitizer\nGlue Sticks\nKleenex\nPaper Towels\nHand Sanitizer\nAntibacterial Wipes\n\nBENEFITTING SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS \nAAMA Sanchez Charter School\nAldine ISD\nAlief ISD\nAlvin ISD\nAngleton ISD\nBrazosport ISD\nChannelview ISD\nCleveland ISD\nCypress Fairbanks ISD\nDayton ISD\nDickinson ISD\nEast Chambers ISD\nFort Bend ISD\nGalena Park ISD\nGalveston ISD\nGoose Creek ISD\nHarris County Department of Education\nHitchcock ISD\nHouston ISD\nHouston Gateway Academy Charter School\nHumble ISD\nInternational Leadership of Texas\nKIPP Houston Public Schools\nKaty ISD\nKlein ISD\nLamar Consolidated ISD\nPasadena ISD\nPearland ISD\nResponsive Education\nRoyal ISD\nSan Francisco Nativity Academy\nSER- Ninos\nSealy ISD\nSheldon ISD\nSmall Steps Charter School\nSouthwest Schools\nSpring Branch ISD\nSpring ISD\nTexas City ISD\nThe Rhodes School\nTrinity ISD\nVarnett ISD\nYes Prep\nYellowstone Academy
URL:https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/upcomingevent/abc13s-share-your-school-supplies-drive-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Teachers Aid Drive
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTSTAMP:20240730T141958Z
CREATED:20240729T212151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T141958Z
UID:20245-1722384000-1722815999@www.houstonfoodbank.org
SUMMARY:Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Boule
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Wednesday\, July 31 through Sunday\, August 4\, 2024 \nWHERE: George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston\, Texas \nWHO: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Inc \nBACKGROUND:  Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Inc. has invested $100\,000 to support hygiene kits for Houston Food Bank’s Teacher’s Aid program and holiday themed dry boxes for this holiday season.  On Wednesday\, July 31st\, we will have several community service projects taking place at the GRB including these two project builds.  We anticipate yielding close to 6000 hygiene kits and 5100 dinner boxes by the close of the day. \nWith over 100\,000 inducted collegiate and professional women across more than 500 chapters worldwide\, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Inc. is excited to announce its 60th International Biennial Boule. The event will take place from Wednesday\, July 31 through Sunday\, August 4\, 2024\, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston\, Texas\, with a global delegation of over 10\,000 attendees. \nDuring Boule\, the global sorority will implement its five essential national programs\, positively affecting local communities with over $550\,000.00 in philanthropic contributions. These service projects will address crucial issues such as maternal health\, health and wellness\, education\, voting rights\, mental health\, food disparities\, and support for underrepresented populations and youth. \n“We are excited to bring our 60th Biennial Boule to Houston\, a city known for its diversity and vibrancy\,” said International President Rasheeda S. Liberty. “Our members are committed to making a meaningful impression through our service projects and community involvement\, and we look forward to engaging with the City of Houston.” \nThe Sorority is calling for widespread support from the Houston community in participating in events\, workshops\, activations\, and service projects on Wednesday\, July 31\, 2024 that promote opportunities for personal and professional development\, ultimately enhancing the quality of life in Houston. These events will begin at 8:00 AM at the George R. Brown Convention Center with a Press Conference and will conclude with the 60th Biennial Boule Public Meeting beginning at 6:00 PM. All events on Wednesday\, July 31\, 2024\, are free and open to the public. \n“We have been meticulously planning this event to ensure it not only celebrates our sorority but also leaves a positive footprint in Houston\,” said Donna Fortenberry\, Boule Planning Lead. “We invite everyone to join us in our mission to uplift and empower through service.” \nFor additional information and/or press inquiries please contact: \nChristina Kanu \nPublic Relations Lead \nSigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Incorporated \ninfo@christinakanu.com \n703-992-3758
URL:https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/upcomingevent/sigma-gamma-rho-sorority-boule/
LOCATION:George R Brown Convention Center\, 1001 Avenida de las Americas\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Teachers Aid Drive
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTSTAMP:20240729T212151Z
CREATED:20240729T212151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T212151Z
UID:24017-1722384000-1722815999@www.houstonfoodbank.org
SUMMARY:Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Boule
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Wednesday\, July 31 through Sunday\, August 4\, 2024 \nWHERE: George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston\, Texas \nWHO: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Inc \nBACKGROUND:  Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Inc. has invested $100\,000 to support hygiene kits for Houston Food Bank’s Teacher’s Aid program and holiday themed dry boxes for this holiday season.  On Wednesday\, July 31st\, we will have several community service projects taking place at the GRB including these two project builds.  We anticipate yielding close to 6000 hygiene kits and 5100 dinner boxes by the close of the day. \nWith over 100\,000 inducted collegiate and professional women across more than 500 chapters worldwide\, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Inc. is excited to announce its 60th International Biennial Boule. The event will take place from Wednesday\, July 31 through Sunday\, August 4\, 2024\, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston\, Texas\, with a global delegation of over 10\,000 attendees. \nDuring Boule\, the global sorority will implement its five essential national programs\, positively affecting local communities with over $550\,000.00 in philanthropic contributions. These service projects will address crucial issues such as maternal health\, health and wellness\, education\, voting rights\, mental health\, food disparities\, and support for underrepresented populations and youth. \n“We are excited to bring our 60th Biennial Boule to Houston\, a city known for its diversity and vibrancy\,” said International President Rasheeda S. Liberty. “Our members are committed to making a meaningful impression through our service projects and community involvement\, and we look forward to engaging with the City of Houston.” \nThe Sorority is calling for widespread support from the Houston community in participating in events\, workshops\, activations\, and service projects on Wednesday\, July 31\, 2024 that promote opportunities for personal and professional development\, ultimately enhancing the quality of life in Houston. These events will begin at 8:00 AM at the George R. Brown Convention Center with a Press Conference and will conclude with the 60th Biennial Boule Public Meeting beginning at 6:00 PM. All events on Wednesday\, July 31\, 2024\, are free and open to the public. \n“We have been meticulously planning this event to ensure it not only celebrates our sorority but also leaves a positive footprint in Houston\,” said Donna Fortenberry\, Boule Planning Lead. “We invite everyone to join us in our mission to uplift and empower through service.” \nFor additional information and/or press inquiries please contact: \nChristina Kanu \nPublic Relations Lead \nSigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Incorporated \ninfo@christinakanu.com \n703-992-3758
URL:https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/upcomingevent/sigma-gamma-rho-sorority-boule-2/
LOCATION:George R Brown Convention Center\, 1001 Avenida de las Americas\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Teachers Aid Drive
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20240724T133448Z
CREATED:20240712T165154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T133448Z
UID:20094-1720742400-1722470399@www.houstonfoodbank.org
SUMMARY:Teachers Aid Drive
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time\nJuly 12 through July 25 extended to July 31 \nLocation\nBellaire City Library\n5111 Jessamine St\, Bellaire\, TX 77401\nMon-Thurs  10 am – 7 pm ;  Fri 1 pm-5 pm ;   Sat 9 am – 5 pm \nAbout\nBellaire City Library is hosting a School Supply Drive with Teachers Aid. Please bring donations during Library hours from now through July 31st. \nMost Needed School Supplies: \n\nPencils (#2 and Color Pencils)\nPens\nNotebook Paper and Spiral Notebooks\nBackpacks\nHighlighters\nBinders\nScissors\nMarkers\nCrayons\nRulers\nWhite Boards/Cork Boards\nDry Erase Markers\nFolders\nPaints and Paint Brushes\nUSB Flash Drives\n\nFor more information on Teachers Aid click here\, or make a donation
URL:https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/upcomingevent/teachers-aid-drive/
LOCATION:Bellaire City Library\, 5111 Jessamine St\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Teachers Aid Drive
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20240712T165154Z
CREATED:20240712T165154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T165154Z
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SUMMARY:Teachers Aid Drive
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time\nJuly 12 through July 25 extended to July 31 \nLocation\nBellaire City Library\n5111 Jessamine St\, Bellaire\, TX 77401\nMon-Thurs  10 am – 7 pm ;  Fri 1 pm-5 pm ;   Sat 9 am – 5 pm \nAbout\nBellaire City Library is hosting a School Supply Drive with Teachers Aid. Please bring donations during Library hours from now through July 31st. \nMost Needed School Supplies: \n\nPencils (#2 and Color Pencils)\nPens\nNotebook Paper and Spiral Notebooks\nBackpacks\nHighlighters\nBinders\nScissors\nMarkers\nCrayons\nRulers\nWhite Boards/Cork Boards\nDry Erase Markers\nFolders\nPaints and Paint Brushes\nUSB Flash Drives\n\nFor more information on Teachers Aid click here\, or make a donation
URL:https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/upcomingevent/teachers-aid-drive-2/
LOCATION:Bellaire City Library\, 5111 Jessamine St\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Teachers Aid Drive
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