School Supply Drive Takes Off with BrightStar Credit Union and the Broward Education Foundation

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By Sharon Aron Baron

In an exciting start to the 2023-2024 school year, Broward County’s biggest back-to-school drive is now up and running.

Sponsored by BrightStar Credit Union, branches across the county will serve as collection points for the drive, a joint initiative with the Broward Education Foundation.

The Broward Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is dedicated solely to supporting students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools. Its annual school supply drive assists students who lack essential resources for their studies.

This community drive saw immense success last year, helping more than 130,000 students across nearly 200 Title I schools in Broward County.

Encouraged by this response, BrightStar and the Broward Education Foundation hope for even better results this year. The partnership welcomes in-person and online donations, making the process accessible for everyone wanting to lend a hand.

Community members and businesses alike are encouraged to contribute anything they can to this worthy cause. Needed supplies range from essential items such as black composition books, folders, pens, pencils, and erasers to other essentials like glue sticks and crayons.

BrightStar Credit Union has branches at 3175 FL-7 in Margate and locations in Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Hollywood, Lauderhill, Pembroke Pines, and Pompano Beach.

Those wishing to contribute monetarily can do so through the virtual drive on BEFdrive.com. For example, a donation of just $10 can provide 200 pencils to students, while a more significant gift of $250 can fund art supplies for an entire classroom.

BrightStar Credit Union, a not-for-profit cooperative with over 61,000 members, is one of South Florida’s largest credit unions. Those interested in supporting the school supply drive can find additional information and make their donations at BEFdrive.com or call 954-486-2728.

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