Supporting Students: Bright Futures 'Stuff the Bus' and Upcoming Safety Fair
Jul 26, 2024
The conversation today features Elise Stine Dolinar from Bright Futures Frederick Winchester to discuss the organization's ongoing support for students in need and upcoming events. Janet and Elise cover a variety of topics, including the constant need for school supplies, the upcoming Stuff the Bus event, and a safety fair scheduled for September.
Elise highlights the critical role Bright Futures plays in providing essential school supplies and food to students who may not have access to these basic necessities. She stresses the importance of community involvement and donations, mentioning that even small contributions like glue sticks or headphones can make a significant difference in a student's educational experience.
The Stuff the Bus event, scheduled for Saturday, August 3rd, and Sunday, August 4th, will take place at multiple Walmart locations in the Winchester/Frederick County area. Volunteers will be on hand in bright orange shirts to collect donations and provide lists of needed items, ensuring that students have what they need to start the school year off right. Click here to download the flyer/list.
The conversation also touches on the upcoming Safety Fair on September 7th at James Wood Middle School. Elise shares that the event, which runs from 10am to 1pm, will feature fire trucks, police vehicles, and other emergency apparatus for kids to explore. The fair aims to teach children about safety in an engaging and interactive way. Attendees are encouraged to bring shelf-stable food donations to support Bright Futures' food programs.
Throughout the episode, Janet and Elise emphasize the year-round need for donations and community support. Elise explains that the organization provides much more than just school supplies, offering assistance with clothing, shoes, and other basic needs to ensure students can focus on their education rather than their next meal or lack of essential items.
Listeners are encouraged to visit the Bright Futures Frederick Winchester website or their Facebook page for more information on how to support the organization's efforts.