First 2,000 children to receive free backpack with school supplies at Tyler event
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The City of Tyler, Tyler Area Business Education Council and Tyler ISD are partnering to put on the annual School is Cool event, benefitting school children.
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According to a release, the event will take place on Aug. 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rose Garden Center and the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center at 2000 W. Front Street. The organization said that the first 2,000 school-aged children in line at the event will receive free backpacks with school supplies.
The release said that the Tyler Area Business Education Council is seeking donations and sponsorships from local businesses and organizations. The organization said that for every $50 donated, a backpack with school supplies will be purchased for a child in need.
Donations can be made online through Eventbrite, cash or check payable to the Tyler Area Business Education Council which can be dropped off or addressed to 315N. Broadway Ave. Suite 307 in Tyler.
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For businesses and organizations looking to be sponsors, the sponsorship levels are as follows:
Platinum Sponsor – $2500
Named as a sponsor on all marketing materials
Signage near a backpack distribution area at the event
An insert in each backpack
Company logo on the website and printed items
Company logo on the back of volunteer shirts
Gold Sponsor – $1000
Named as sponsor on all marketing materials
Signage near a backpack distribution location at the event
Company logo on the website and printed items
Company logo on back of volunteer shirts
Silver Sponsor – $500
Named as a sponsor on all marketing materials
Company logo on the website and printed items
Bronze Sponsor – $250
Company logo on the website and printed items
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