Booker Elementary To Receive Donated School Supplies

An international charity and a local manufacturer are teaming up to help students at get a fresh start to the new school year.

Representatives of World Vision and PGT Industries will arrive at the school today to donate 250 backpacks and school supplies to students.

World Vision is a worldwide Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities. PGT Industries, a Venice-based manufacturer and supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors, directs its corporate giving to local recipients.

“The genuine interest World Vision and PGT Industries have shown in our school is meeting a need in today’s challenging economy,” said Principal Dawn Clayton. “This partnership has created a wonderful relationship between these generous donors and our school community. We are so thankful!” 

Other generous donations received this year by the school from the community and business partners are:

• University Park Country Club Ladies Golf Association – 500 uniform shirts
• Siesta Key Chapel – EarthBoxes and gardening supplies
• Hope Center – school supplies
• United Natural Foods – 20 backpacks with supplies
• APAC-Southeast – school supplies
• Islamic Center of Sarasota/Bradenton – six backpacks with supplies
• Church of the Trinity – five backpack with supplies
• Women of Sinai – school supply packets for second-grade students
• Sarasota Architectural Salvage – cash donation for field trips
• 12^th Judicial Circuit Court – school supplies
• Publix – school supplies
• Costco – 400 backpacks
• Florida Department of Revenue – school supplies