January 7, 2022 (Deer Park, NY) United Way of Long Island received a $5,000 contribution from first-time supporter United Capital Source based in Garden City. Funds were directed to the nonprofits’ Stuff-A-Bus program that supports students of underserved families, with the tools needed to have equal access to education and enrichment
School supplies, including backpacks, pencils, markers, notebooks, glue, rulers, crayons, and more were delivered to the following school districts: Amityville, Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip, Freeport, South Country Central, and Wyandanch. Additionally, United Way's Stuff-A-Bus supplies were distributed to the following community partners: ABBA Leadership Center, Ascent School, Faith Mission Inc., Parent-Child Plus, The New York Family Unity Project, TWU Local 252, United Veterans Beacon House, Wyandanch Homes and Property Development Corp., Wyandanch Plaza Association and YouthBuild Long Island.
"United Capital Source is proud to give back to the community and to help make sure that as many children as possible have the tools they need to succeed. I know the value that a helping hand can provide and am proud to be in a position to give back," remarked Jared Weitz, CEO of United Capital Source.
"These school supplies are especially critical in communities where families have been hit hard financially due to the pandemic and may not be able to afford the basic school supplies needed for their children to complete their studies," said Theresa A. Regnante, President and CEO of United Way of Long Island.
Stuff-A-Bus, in partnership with Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc., is in its 13th year of helping young students succeed. Thanks to sponsors including United Capital Source, The Banyan Tree Roots Foundation, AT&T, as well as companies and individuals who donated funds and/or school supplies, thousands of needed items were distributed to elementary students across Long Island.
Over 30 companies and community groups participated in this school year’s Stuff-A-Bus program: Alba Wheels Up International Inc., Allstate Insurance, ClearVision Optical, Cerini & Associates, LLP, Coach, Daughters of the American Revolution – Ketewamoke Chapter, DriMark Products Inc., Family of Kidz, GEICO, Hofstra University, Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, Keller Williams Realty, Leviton, Local 338 RWSDU/UFCW, Long Island Contractors Association, Meadowbrook Pointe Athletic Club & Spa, MSC Industrial Supply Co., National Grid, Oliver Inc., Polo/Ralph Lauren, Posillico, Randstad, RXR Realty, Signature Premier Properties, St. Francis Hospital (Med-Surgi Unit), Sugar Crazy, Target, Telephonics, The Boxery, and TDK USA Corporation.
Since its inception in 2008, Stuff-A-Bus has delivered over 990,000 school supplies to 45,000 children. To learn more about Stuff-A-Bus, visit www.unitedwayli.org/stuffabus.