Still Time to Contribute

It's hard to believe but it is that time of the year...time to call and visit Chicago Public Schools to assess their needs and the number of supplies necessary for the start of school in late July/early August.

There are two huge factors that contribute to the number of schools we can assist in New Orleans and Chicago. Both the number of products donated to us in our 'Go Green' initiative and our monetary donations (used to purchase new school supplies) dictate how many children we can help.

Right now around 22-23 schools will be contributing 'gently used' supplies at the conclusion of the current school year. I am certain that we will collect thousands of notebooks, binders and sheets of loose leaf paper not to mention pens, pencils, backpacks, scissors, ruler, colored markers and more. These donated supplies will greatly augment our ability to help deserving students.

I would like to ask you to consider making a donation to Schools Count Corp, over the next few weeks (by May 15th if possible), so that I will know exactly how much we have available to spend on new supplies.

To make a donation simply make your check payable to Schools Count Corp and mail it to Dick Flesher, 20048 S. Kohlwood Dr., Mokena, IL. 60448. Remember, your contribution is 100% tax deductible as a charitable contribution for 2011.

I do appreciate your consideration of making a donation to our charity. I am sure you will find the financial assistance rendered to students-in-need most rewarding.

Many thanks,
Dick