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Cram the Van
School Supply Drive
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Over 2,000 of Santa Rosa County's children are projected to be in need of school supplies this Fall!
In 2007,Cram the Van supplied 1,067 children in our County with school supplies, and in one year, the number of children in need escalated to over 1,600. This year, we anticipate a 30% increase in the number of children in need. Please help us Cram the Van this July & August!
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Cram the Van is an annual county-wide school supply drive between Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. This assistance is made possible through a partnership between Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sandy Sansing Automotive Group, WEAR-TV3, Wal-Mart Stores and United Ways of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.
How to Help
Get your business involved by collecting school supplies and/or monetary donations to help children in your community.Be on the look out for Cram the Van boxes at local businesses, including Wal-Mart and Office Depot, where you can drop your donations. Stop by the United Way office and sign up to volunteer! Make a difference in a child's life by supporting Cram the Van.
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Do you need help with school supplies?
Please see the Cram the Van application below to determine which supplies will be provided and where to pick up your supplies. There will be pick up stations throughout Santa Rosa County: Pace, Milton, Jay, Gulf Breeze & Navarre.
We hope to provide the listed school supplies at the time of pick-up. There are no guarantees on any items. Please see your school's specific supplies list, since we will not be able to provide all items requested. Specific colors and themes of school supplies are random and no special requests will be taken. Backpacks will depend on availability.
You will only be contacted if your application is denied. Because of this, please ensure that your application is received by United Way of Santa Rosa County staff. Applications must be returned to United Way of Santa Rosa by Friday, August 14, 2009.
CLICK HERE FOR THE CRAM THE VAN APPLICATION
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Print the Cram the Van Application Form and return comleted form to United Way of Santa Rosa County:
- In Person: 6479 Caroline Street, Milton
- By Mail: P.O. Box 284 Milton, FL 32572
- By Fax: (850) 626-9584
- Or Call (850) 623-4507 for more information.
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Supplies Pick Up Guidelines
1) Parent or guardian must provide a state issued photo ID at time of pick-up
2) Parent or guardian must provide proof of residency (i.e. Utility Bill if not listed on ID)
3) If person other than parent/guardian is picking up supplies, he/she must have a state issued photo ID and MUST have a written note signed by child's parent/guardian
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VOLUNTEER
Help provide children with the tools they need to succeed! Teens and groups welcome to volunteer with us. Contact Marianne at (850) 623-4507 or e-mail marianne@unitedwaysrc.org. We need volunteers to hand out flyers and collect donations of school supplies at the following locations:
Pace – Wal-Mart from 4-7pm
July 17 – 2 volunteers needed
July 24 – 5 volunteers needed
Aug 1 - 4 volunteers needed
Gulf Breeze Wal-Mart from 11-2pm
July 18 – 5 volunteers needed
July 25 – 5 volunteers needed
Aug 1 - 5 volunteers needed
Gulf Breeze Wal-Mart from 2-5pm
July 18 – 5 volunteers needed
July 25 – 5 volunteers needed
Aug 1 - 5 volunteers needed
Gulf Breeze Wal-Mart from 5-7pm
July 18 – 5 volunteers needed
July 25 – 5 volunteers needed
Aug 1 - 5 volunteers needed
Navarre Wal-Mart from 11am-2pm
July 19 - 5 volunteers needed
July 26 - 5 volunteers needed
Aug 1 - 5 volunteers needed
Gulf Breeze Office Depot from 3-6pm
July 19 – 3 volunteers needed
July 26 – 2 volunteers needed
Aug 1 - 3 volunteers needed
Light snacks and beverages will be provided by United Way. Friends and children ages 10 and up welcome! Feel free to bring a chair and be sure to wear comfy shoes. Please also let us know you t-shirt size.
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| A donor hands supplies to a Cram the Van volunteer. |
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