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SUMMARY:Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive 2026
DESCRIPTION:At Communities In Schools of Tacoma\, we believe that BEING PRESENT MATTERS—especially when students are returning to the classroom. Our annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive ensures that students across Pierce County start the year equipped\, confident\, and ready to thrive\, supported by trusted Site Coordinators who are present for them every step of the way. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOur incredible friends at Old Navy and First Student show up EVERY YEAR\, ready to serve\, have fun\, and ensure students have what they need to succeed. \n\n\n\nHow to BE PRESENT for students this back-to-school season:\n\n\n\nHost a School Supply DriveThank you for your interest in serving as a Stuff the Bus collection site! \n\n\n\nSupplies will be collected or can be dropped off at BLIX Elementary on the morning of Tuesday\, August 18. \n\n\n\nThank you for helping us support local students! Collection dates: July 27 – August 17.➤ [Sign up to host a collection site] \n\n\n\nSponsor the Campaign & Block PartyYour sponsorship is more than a donation—it’s a commitment to being present for students all year long. Sponsors help provide critical school supplies and support the annual Block Party that celebrates our community.➤ Email Nicole Jackson at njackso1@cisoftacoma.org to sponsor. \n\n\n\n➤ Block Party sponsor opportunities. \n\n\n\n➤ Check out our Block Party event page here! \n\n\n\nDonate Supplies or FundsCan’t host a drive? You can still be present from wherever you are. Order from our Amazon list\, make a monetary gift\, or drop off brand new supplies at BLIX Elementary on Tuesday\, August 18.   \n\n\n\n➤ [Sign up to donate funds] \n\n\n\n➤ [Click for Amazon Wish List] \n\n\n\n➤Only new\, unused school supplies will be accepted. Thank you for understanding! \n\n\n\nVolunteer to Sort & Stuff BackpacksHelp us prepare thousands of backpacks! Volunteers are needed to collect supplies from drive sites and assist with sorting and packing from August 18-20 at BLIX Elementary.➤ [Sign up to volunteer with collecting and sorting] \n\n\n\nVolunteer at the Block PartyBe part of the big day! Greet families\, distribute backpacks\, and make the day memorable on Tuesday\, August 25 at BLIX Elementary school.➤ [Sign up to volunteer to assist with the Block Party] \n\n\n\nReserve a Table at the Block PartyAre you a youth-serving organization or local business? Be present for families by sharing resources and giveaways at this vibrant community event.➤ [Sign up to reserve a table at the Block Party] \n\n\n\nFor questions or more information\, contact Nicole Jackson at njackso1@cisoftacoma.org or 253-571-5166. \n\n\n\nLet’s come together to make sure every student feels seen\, supported\, and ready to learn—because BEING PRESENT MATTERS. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBEING PRESENT MATTERS Collection Sites\n\n\n\nSupply collection with First Student school buses will happen from July 27- August 17. School Supply pick-up is scheduled for the morning of August 18th. We will arrange your specific pick-up time as we get closer to the date. \n\n\n\nPlease ensure that you plan for a pick-up on August 18th. This year there is a tight turnaround\, and we do not have staff capacity to offer any other options for pick-up. \n\n\n\n2026 Collection Sites:\n\n\n\nAbsher Construction \n\n\n\nAnchor Lincoln \n\n\n\nConnelly Law \n\n\n\nCurtis & Megan Gibson with Windermere Real Estate \n\n\n\nFedEx \n\n\n\nFidelity National Title \n\n\n\nFranciscan Medical Groups \n\n\n\nGeoEngineers\, Inc.  \n\n\n\nO Bee Credit Union \n\n\n\nMultiCare- Tacoma General Hospital \n\n\n\nParks Tacoma- Eastside Community Center \n\n\n\nProAmpac \n\n\n\nSchool of Education-University of Puget Sound \n\n\n\nUnico / 1201 Pacific
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SUMMARY:Stuff the Bus Block Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:Blix Elementary School – 1302 E 38th St\, Tacoma\, WA 98404 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelp Tacoma students start school ready.\n\n\n\nFor many students\, showing up on the first day without basic supplies creates an immediate barrier to learning and confidence. Stuff the Bus is how our community shows up to remove that barrier. \n\n\n\nLast year\, this event: \n\n\n\n\nServed over 2\,000 students and families at the Block Party\n\n\n\nDistributed 4\,000+ backpacks and school supplies\n\n\n\nConnected families to 35+ community resources\n\n\n\n\nThis is simple\, tangible impact: Students walk into school prepared because of you. \n\n\n\nWHY IT MATTERS\n\n\n\nThis is more than a block party.\n\n\n\nIt’s a moment that sets the tone for a student’s entire school year.\n\n\n\nYour support makes that possible.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen students have what they need:  \n\n\n\n**They show up confident! \n\n\n\n**They engage faster!  \n\n\n\n**They start strong! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in being a Block Party sponsor?\n\n\n\nFor sponsorship inquiries\, please contact Nicole Jackson \n\n\n\nDownload sponsor packet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchool Ready Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrade Level Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClassroom Ready Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBackpack Sponsor\n\n\n\nGESA Credit Union
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