STUFF THE BUS
The name “Stuff the Bus” is registered to the Marion County Veterans Council by the State of Florida. This philanthropic program was initiated by the Kingdom of the Sun Chapter, Military Officers Association of America, and is the state’s longest standing program providing backpacks filled with school supplies for needy children. The Marion County Veterans Council, Inc. Is a 501(c)4 (Veteran) nonprofit corporation and donations to the council are tax-deductible. Donation checks should be made out to “Marion County Veterans Council” and note “Stuff the Bus” on the memo line. Mail to: mcvc, c/o Col R.C. Ham, 2480 SE 38th Street, Ocala, FL 34480-8821. Donations are acknowledged with a letter containing all information needed for your tax deduction.
COMING TO CLASS PREPARED
EMPOWERING YOUNG LEARNERS
School Counselors identify the need and veterans deliver the goods: Backpack, spiral notebook, composition book, 3-ring binder, notebook paper, file folders, rulers, colored pencils, highlighters, glue sticks, pencil box, crayons, markers, pens, pencils, erasers, scissors, and pencil sharpener.
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Research shows that students who begin school with the necessary tools for class participation and homework outperform those who do not.
WE MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF YOUR DONATION
FOCUSED
100% of monetary donations goes toward the provision of much-needed school supplies for underprivileged children.
CARING
To ensure anonymity, a variety of high-end backpacks is delivered to counselors at the school for issue to homeless and needy students.
EFFICIENT
The collection, sorting, storage, packing and delivery of student backpacks and supplies is accomplished entirely by volunteer labor.
EFFECTIVE
Student backpacks are filled with quality materials that meet teacher recommendations for classroom and home use.
TIMELY
Every effort is made to deliver ample backpacks before school begins in the fall – we want these kids to start the year on an equal footing with their classmates.
SUCCESSFUL
So far this school year we have delivered 1,071 backpacks to 42 elementary and middle schools with a retail value in excess of $84,000.
