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(July 2010) The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Volunteer Program has begun its 1st Annual School Supply Drive at various drop-off sites continuing until 5 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2010.
Throughout the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s four-county service area there are tribal students within the public school system that are economically disadvantaged. They do not have the necessary school supplies required for learning to ensure a successful school year. According to the Tribal Volunteer Program, the average cost of school supplies per child is about $50.00, which does not include the cost of replacing supplies throughout the year or the advanced high tech calculators required by most high schools.
Items needed for each student include: clear or mesh back packs, #2 pencils, pens, loose-leaf paper, five subject spiral notebooks, pocket folders, crayons, color pencils, composition notebooks, highlighters, hand sanitizer, Kleenex and 2-inch three-ring binders. “I am asking for churches to get involved as well by gathering supplies and assisting in identifying tribal youth in need,” stated Tribal Volunteer Program Coordinator Morgan Hunt-Warriax.
The following locations have been designated as drop-off sites: the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Housing Complex, First Nation Boys & Girls Club, Pembroke Boys & Girls Club, Hoke County Boys & Girls Club, Fuller’s BBQ in Lumberton, Cyna’s Jewelry, First Bank and New Century Bank in Pembroke. “If someone is willing to donate school items, I am more than willing to pick-up if they cannot travel to a drop-off site,” said Hunt-Warriax. These sites are identifiable by the event posters attached to bins and baskets inside the locations.
At the conclusion of the School Supply Drive the Tribal Volunteer Program will be distributing the donated items to the children who have been identified with the greatest need within the tribal territory. If you have any questions or need more information on this function please contact, Morgan Hunt Warriax at 910-522-5463.
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CONTACT:
Kendra Danielle Chavis, Public Affairs Specialist
Office: 910.522.2187
Email: kdchavis@lumbeetribe.com |
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