Bright Minds Foundation, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), and Prepare for Success joined WBAL for their annual Stuff the Bus event on August 17, 2023, which collects school supply donations for Howard County students. The event was held at WalMart in Ellicott City.
“I am truly grateful for everybody who gave in order to support students in Howard County,” said HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Martirano. “It is imperative that all students have the supplies and supports necessary to learn. I am extraordinarily pleased with the amount of supplies donated by members of our wonderful community and I know they will make a difference for many students. Thank you to WBAL, Bright Minds Foundation, and all participating organizations and individuals who made this event a success.”
Bright Minds Foundation enhances the educational experiences of all Howard County public school students by bringing together community support for academic initiatives that increase education access, innovation, and equity.
“As the education foundation of the Howard County Public School System, Bright Minds works with our community to make sure all children have the support, resources, and tools they need to fully participate in their education,” said Jennifer Van Kirk, Executive Director of Bright Minds Foundation. “We are thrilled to partner with WBAL, the Baltimore Orioles, Walmart, Prepare for Success, and HCPSS for this school supply drive as we kick off the school year. Thank you to all who contributed!”
Adults and children placed donated school supplies directly onto an HCPSS yellow school bus. Bright Minds and Prepare for Success volunteers then worked to sort, organize, and pack backpacks that will be shared with schools and Howard County children who need them. 100% of donations received will get critical school supplies into the hands of Howard County students who need them most.
View HCPSS News Stuff the Bus story.
If you are interested in donating schools supplies to Howard County students, Bright Minds is accepting monetary donations for this drive HERE, and Prepare for Success accepts donations year-round from their Amazon Wishlist.
About Bright Minds Foundation and Prepare for Success
As the Howard County public schools education foundation, Bright Minds Foundation helps ensure Howard County students have the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed. Prepare for Success of Howard County ensures every Howard County student in need of school supplies receives a backpack filled with school supplies to help them be successful throughout their academic career.
