Texans Can Academies, a non-profit school system serving students who have struggled in a traditional high school setting, is sponsoring a back-to-school drive, Countdown to Class, for their students who need assistance getting ready for the upcoming school year.
A $75 donation will provide one pair of pants, two shirts, socks and a belt for one student.
“Many families do not have the cost of clothes and school supplies available in their budgets and face challenges in having the materials needed,” said Richard Marquez, President, and CEO of Texans Can Academies. “Our goal is to support our students in any way we can to ensure they receive a quality education and earn their high school diploma.”
As students are gearing up for the school year, some are struggling with finding ways to afford new clothes or school supplies. According to the 2018 National Retail Federation survey, families spend an average of $685 per household to get their children ready for the new school year. Texans Can Academies wants to help students not worry about basic necessities and ensure they have the materials and confidence needed while receiving a high-quality education.
From now until the first day of school on Aug. 12, Texans Can Academies is hosting their annual Countdown to Class 2019 Uniform Drive to raise funds to benefit students at their 14 campuses across the state of Texas. The funds from the drive will benefit students and their families by providing brand new clothes that fit properly to wear as the school’s uniform of khaki pants and white collared shirts.
