City of Tyler, TX
06/27/2022 | Press release | Archived content
#SchoolisCool event in need of donations to reach 2,000 backpacks goal
The Tyler Area Business Education Council continues to seek donations and sponsorships from local businesses and organizations for their annual #SchoolisCool event. As of June, they have reached 44% of their $50,000 goal to provide 2,000 backpacks. Every $30 will purchase a backpack with school supplies for a kid in need.
Donations can be made online through Eventbrite or by check made payable to the Tyler Area Business Education Council and mailed to 315 N. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75702.
Sponsorship Levels:
Platinum Sponsor - $2,500
- Named as major backpack sponsor on all marketing materials
- Signage near a backpack distribution location at the event
- Insert in each backpack (printed materials and payment must be received by July 9)
- Company logo on website and printed items
- Company logo on back of volunteer t-shirts
Gold Sponsor - $1,000
- Named as backpack sponsor on all marketing materials
- Signage near a backpack distribution location at the event
- Company logo on website and printed items
- Company logo on back of volunteer t-shirts
Silver Sponsor - $500
- Named as backpack sponsor on all marketing materials
- Company logo on website and printed items
Other Sponsor - $250
- Company logo on website and printed items
General Donation - Amount desired
The annual #SchoolisCool back-to-school event is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 4 as a drive-thru event at Fun Forest Park. The event helps children and parents to prepare for the new school year. Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be given away to the first 2,000 school-aged children in line.
For more information, contact LaToya Young at (903) 592-1661 ext. 252 or [email protected].
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