It’s back-to-school time and time for Asbury’s annual school supplies drive for our partner school, Ramos Elementary. Over 90% of Ramos families live below the poverty level so students are in great need of school supplies in order to be successful. Place your donations in the tubs at the donation collections area across from the church office (on the lower level). Donations will be accepted through Sunday, August 20. Here’s what’s needed (no used items, please):
- Pencils (try for quality products — unfortunately dollar store pencils don’t hold up)
- Washable markers
- Folders
- Glue sticks
- Erasers
- Tablets
- Composition books
- Crayons (again, name brand is preferred)
- Notebooks
- Highlighters
Thanks for helping Ramos students with the tools they need this school year!
About Ramos Elementary:
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School at 15th and Allen is a long-time Asbury mission partner.
The student population at Ramos ranges from 700-900 depending on the year; and over 90% of Ramos families live below the poverty level.
Over the years Asbury members have been actively involved in the support of Ramos teachers, staff, students and their families.
• Obtaining Books for the Library (Christmas Eve Offering)
• Concert to raise money for musical instruments
• Donation of used musical instruments
• Annual work day to mulch playground and beautify grounds
• Key supporters of the construction of a new playground at Ramos
• A dozen or so Asbury members volunteering in classrooms (prior to the pandemic)
• Backpack drives in the fall
• School supply drives
• Coat, hat and mitten drives
• Adopting Ramos families at Christmas
• Packing holiday gift bags before Christmas
• Gathering cleaning supplies to help teachers keep their classrooms safe
