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United Way Helping Supply Local Students with Tools for Success this School Year Utica, NY (August 23, 2011) Across the country, students and parents are getting ready for the first day of school. Unfortunately, right here in our community, many children will start school without the materials and tools they need in order to be successful. United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area is holding a Back-to-School Supply Drive now through September 8th to support local students in need. Drop-off sites are set up in the guest service areas at Target in Sangertown Square, Herb Philipson's in Herkimer and Herb Philipson’s in New Hartford. Donations are also being collected at the front gate at Saranac Thursdays each week until September 8th. United Way is also partnering with Sangertown Square to host an all-day supply drop off event. United Way volunteers will be on hand in Center Court from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday August 27th accepting school supply donations. Sangertown Square goody bags will be given out to the first 100 school supply donors. The goody bags include lots of great items like pens, flashlight, and even a free pretzel from Auntie Anne’s. All donated items stay right here in Central New York giving students in Herkimer and Oneida Counties the tools they need to succeed during this school year. Every donation counts...It all adds up! MEDIA CONTACT: Adam Lawless, Community Engagement Manager, (315) 733-4691 x224, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . About United Way United Way of the Valley & the Greater Utica Area is a local, independent non-profit organization funding area programs and services that address crucial community issues in the impact areas of health, education, income, and community safety net. For more information about United Way, to donate to the annual campaign, or to become a volunteer visit www.unitedwaygu.org or call (315) 733-4691.
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