It takes a lot to get ready for the school year. Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, calculators — and that doesn’t include the things teachers need to keep a well-run classroom, like tissues, wet wipes, and paper towels. Stuff the Bus is your chance to help students and teachers start the year off strong. This initiative has always been centered around providing local teachers the opportunity to put supplies in the hands of kids that need them the most — focusing on children from lower-income families.

Our goal is to partner with businesses, organizations, and individuals to sponsor every elementary school classroom in both counties. With your support, we’ll supply each classroom with a $100 gift card to be used for purchasing specific supplies catered to the needs of their individual classrooms.

A $100 donation will sponsor one classroom, thank you!

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Help us reach our goal!

There are 516 elementary classrooms in Gratiot & Isabella Counties.

  • "We are fortunate to live in a community that puts students, families, and community members first!  Stuff the Bus does just that!  This campaign changes lives and allows students in our community to read, write, and explore with the materials that are funded through Stuff the Bus.  We are thankful to the many sponsors that invest in the education of our students!"

    Kim Bishop
    Principal, Vowles Elementary

  • "The support from the Stuff the Bus campaign not only allows teachers to purchase necessary supplies to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment for our students but also reminds us of the incredible support we have through United Way and our community as we start our school year. I feel lucky to live and work in such a supportive community!"

    Chelsea Colores
    1st Grade Teacher, Vowles Elementary

  • "Every single Alma Public School student has benefited from the Stuff the Bus program in some way. Over the last several years, our schools have received thousands of dollars that our elementary teachers have used to support their students. That money goes a long way in creating a positive and safe learning environment for our students and we are so fortunate to have the support of United Way and those that donate to the Stuff the Bus program!"

    John Helinski
    Principal, Hillcrest Elementary

  • "The annual Stuff the Bus campaign through United Way has been such a blessing each year! The support from the community and United Way has allowed me to ensure I have all of the needed supplies to support student learning. My students and I appreciate it so much!"

    Brynn Gudeman
    2nd Grade Teacher, Ganiard Elementary

  • "I, along with many other local teachers, benefit greatly from Stuff the Bus. These donations enable us to create a more engaging and effective learning environment while providing necessary supplies to our students."

    Nicole Fox
    2nd Grade Teacher, Winn Elementary

  • "We sincerely appreciate the generosity of the community. Many students lives are touched by these donations. This program has supplemented teachers having to purchase items for the classroom on their own. Stuff the Bus is an outstanding program!"

    Lisa Seeley
    Principal, St. Mary's School

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