Several area organizations are collecting school supplies for the children. If you are interested in helping, please contact the organizations directly.
Gillis Center: All types of school supplies are needed including pencils, erasers, markers, paperclips, calculators, glue sticks, etc. Supplies may be dropped off at Gillis, 8150 Wornall; Bank Midwest, 7904 Ward Parkway; Sutherlands, 311 W. 72nd St., or bring them to the monthly luncheon on Sept. 21st. For more information, contact Katie Culbertson, 816-508-3556 or email katie.culbertson@gillis.org.
Benjamin Banneker Charter Academy: All types of school supplies are needed for the "Back to School" Festival, August 30. If you would like to make a donation, contact Renaurd Robertson at 816-581-5920 or email her at rrobertson_bbcat@yahoo.com.