2023 School Supply Fund Drive 2023 School Supply Fund Drive Friday, April 7 through Monday, April 17

BY CO-CHAIRS

The 18th annual School Supply Fund Drive, approved by the Shell Point Residents’ Council, will begin on Friday, April 7 and continue through Monday, April 17. The donated funds will be used to purchase school supplies that will be distributed in July to employees who have schoolaged children and/or grandchildren in grades K through 5.

Last year, Shell Point donors and volunteers achieved new heights: 275 residents donated a record-breaking amount of $19,000, resulting in a nearly 10% increase in the number of bags produced. By implement- ing some innovative processes, 60 volunteers were able to fill the bags in approximately two-thirds the time compared to last year— and they also distributed them more quickly than ever!

Even with these achievements, we believe there is still room for improvement. We are working with Shell Point’s Human Resources Department to help quantify the need, with a goal of ensuring each employee who cares for elementary school-age children in their home receives the supplies they need. We are also planning to centralize our operations, from delivery and packing, to storing and distribution, all from The Village Church.

This year, packing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11 through Thursday, July 13, and we are looking forward to distributing the bags to the always grateful employees on Friday, July 14. If you would like to volunteer, contact Resident Engagement Manager Carol Sperlak at (239) 454-2290.

Please consider contributing to this worthwhile project by making your tax-deductible donation made payable to: Shell Point Retirement Community. Include “School Supplies” in the memo line and use internal campus mail to send it to the Shell Point Accounting Department. Together, we will fulfill our mission of sending elementary school kids back to school with resources they need to succeed. Thank you for your support!