FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — During United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County’s annual Write Start Project, more than $30,000 in school supplies were donated. These supplies, for which teachers often pay out of their own pocket, will be distributed to educators in North East Independent School District (NEISD) on Monday, August 10th.
United Way, in partnership with NEISD, will host a press conference on this date with volunteers and teachers to show our appreciation for educators before our volunteers load up their vehicles to distribute the supplies to teachers throughout NEISD. All high school teachers and select middle and elementary school teachers will receive classroom supplies at no cost to them.
Supplies that teachers will receive include composition notebooks, crayons, highlighters and other crucial items. Research shows that Texas school teachers spend more out of their own pockets than teachers from any other state, with the average teacher spending $800+ per year on supplies for their classrooms.
The Write Start Project from United Way aims to provide relief to the teachers in NEISD receiving these supplies.
The Write Start Project is made possible through the generosity of H-E-B and other sponsors.
Media is encouraged to attend, talk with volunteers, United Way staff and more.
WHAT: United Way volunteers will assemble school supply kits to distribute school to teachers throughout NEISD. Volunteers and United Way Representatives will be available for interview.
WHEN: Monday, August 10
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- 8 a.m. – Short press conference featuring United Way and NEISD speakers
- 8:30 a.m. – United Way volunteers will load up their vehicles with school supplies that will then be delivered to teachers throughout NEISD
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WHERE: Driscoll Learning Center, 17150 Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio, TX 78247
MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Femmel, Director of Communications for United Way, 210-836-8616, kfemmel@unitedwaysatx.org.
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About United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County launched its first campaign in 1940 and has grown into the largest private investor in health and human services programs in San Antonio and Bexar County. United Way focuses on preparing children for school and life, helping students graduate and succeed, strengthening the well-being of individuals and families, and providing safety net services. United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County also operates the 2-1-1 Helpline, Mission United and fosters volunteerism through the Volunteer Center at United Way. Check our newsroom online for more United Way news.
About North East ISD
North East ISD has more than 70 schools and magnet programs with a 2026-2027 projected enrollment of approximately 51,000 students. NEISD employs approximately 7,900 people. It is the second largest public school district in the San Antonio area and the 11th largest in the state.
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