Blaine County Education Foundation Back to School Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 27, 2015

Blaine County Education Foundation Back to School Campaign

BLAINE COUNTY, IDAHO — The Blaine County Education Foundation (BCEF) is a non-profit organization that raises funds to benefit children in the Blaine County School District, promoting academic excellence, equitable education and a sustainable student environment. BCEF is partnering with several business to provide back to school supplies for students in need in Blaine County. “With 42% of students receiving free and reduced lunch programs in Blaine County School District, a family living in poverty may find it difficult to choose between school supplies and basic necessities like food.” said Kristy Heitzman, Executive Director for the Blaine County Education Foundation. To help families in need, BCEF will purchase 100% of supplies ranging from backpacks, paper, and pencils to calculus calculators for students depending on the school and grade that the student will be attending in Blaine County School District this 2015/2016 school year.

Blaine County Education Foundation has partnered with Lee Pesky Learning Center to support the 18th Annual Summer Auction which raises scholarship funds for students struggling with learning disabilities throughout Idaho, including students in Blaine County. Lee Pesky Learning Center is donating 3% of all Blaine County Donations to support our back to school campaign.

There are several ways to help:

·  You can purchase extra supplies and make a donation in one of the donation bins at any Atkinson’s location, King’s or Albertsons.

·  King’s will have an “apple tree” where you can pick an apple and purchase some supplies for a child in need in Blaine County School District.

·  Do all your back to school shopping or pick up any of those supplies for the house on Saturday, August 22 at King’s. They will donate 5% of the days sales to BCEF in an effort to support our Back to School Campaign.

·  Sign up to Volunteer and help assemble backpacks or distribute for students.

·  Donate to BCEF for the “Back to School Campaign” at www.supportbcef.org or contact Kristy Heitzman, Executive Director for more information on how you can help.

For families in need register for school supplies at www.supportbcef.org. Registration date is open from Friday, July 31st – August 14th. We do have a limited number of supplies so act fast.

About The Blaine County Education Foundation: The Blaine County Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to focus community resources and raise funds for the Blaine County Schools in order to promote academic excellence, equitable education and a healthy student environment. If you would like to donate to the BCEF you can go to our website at www.supportbcef.org. For more information on the Blaine County Education Foundation, please contact Kristy Heitzman, Executive Director, at(208) 578-5449 or visit our website at www.supportbcef.org.