#SchoolisCool event in Tyler asks for donations
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The #SchoolisCool event helps provide 2,000 free backpacks filled with school supplies to children and their parents. This event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rose Garden Center and W.T. Brookshire Conference Center.
Every $50 in donations will pay for and supply one of the backpacks and sponsors can choose different donation levels.
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Signage near a backpack distribution location at the event
Insert in each backpack (printed materials and payment must be received by (July 9)
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Company logo on back of volunteer t-shirts
Named as sponsor on all marketing materials
Signage near a backpack distribution location at the event
Company logo on website and printed items
Company logo on back of volunteer t-shirts
Named as sponsor on all marketing materials
Company logo on website and printed items
Company logo on website and printed items
Tyler ISD celebrates 2025 Project SEARCH graduates
Donations can be made online through Eventbrite and with cash or check payable to the Tyler Area Business Education Council. Cash and checks may be dropped off or mailed to 315 N. Broadway Ave., Suite 307, Tyler, TX. Visit SchoolisCoolTyler.com for more information.
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