Stuff the Bus "Hitting the Road" for year 7
Stuff the Bus is an annual school and program supply drive benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka (BGCT). This project began in 2016 as a community project created by Leadership Greater Topeka, and is now in its SEVENTH year of making an incredible impact on the 14 Club site locations of BGCT! In the first six years of the event, over $91,000 worth of supplies and monetary contributions were donated toward the effort. This year, we hope to break the $100,000 mark for this event, marking a substantial impact made for the kids who need us most! For the third straight year, we will be “hitting the road” in BGCT vans and buses to visit donors at scheduled pick up times to collect the donated supplies and thank them for their generosity in person. A fun way to easily invest in our community and the kids served at the Clubs, Stuff the Bus “Hits the Road” is a great way to get out in the community and witness first-hand the impact being made.
“With before- and after-school programs available at 14 Club locations, in addition to school days out and our 9-week summer enrichment programs, you can imagine the amount of program supplies we go through in the Club” said Jennifer LeClair, Vice President of Marketing & Communications. “The impact Stuff the Bus has made, and continues to make, on our organization is immeasurable. We are so grateful for the businesses and individuals who choose to support this effort year by year, and especially to our friend, volunteer, and event organizer, Pat Colley, for his ongoing efforts to support the Club.”
The 2022 Wish Link, donation link, and sign up information is currently available at //bgctopeka.org/s/events/stuff-the-bus, and BGCT staff will be hitting the road with Pat Colley, on Tuesday, July 19 to pick up supplies from a few of our donors. It’s not too late to get your company involved! If you would like to sign up for a pick up time later this month, see instructions on website.
We invite you to join us at the following locations and times for donation presentations:
Tuesday, July 19 at 1:00 pm
Law Enforcement Center
A joint presentation from Topeka Police Department and Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office
Tuesday, July 19 at 2:30 pm
Mars, Inc.
A presentation and celebration at Mars, including Teen Center Club members
