Staff Reports
Registration is open for the Bartholomew County School Supply Assistance Program. Regardless of what school reopening looks like this fall, students will need supplies.
Bartholomew County families, in financial need, may register children entering kindergarten through 12th grade, who are enrolled in any school throughout Bartholomew County, including BCSC, FRHC, and private schools, for free basic school supplies. To register, call (812) 375-2216. Espanol: 812-375-9370. Preference will be given to those who register by July 17.
Donations are also being accepted. Financial donations enable the committee to make bulk purchases. Tax-deductible cash, check or money order donations can be made payable and sent to BCSSAP, 1531 13th St., Suite 1100, Columbus, IN 47201. Or donate online at: www.uwbarthco.org/bcssap.
During 2019, approximately 2,000 students in Bartholomew County received free basic school supplies through this program. All supplies are provided thanks to generous contributions from the community.
The 2020 Bartholomew County School Supply Assistance Program members are: Advocates for Children, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp., Centra Credit Union, Columbus Regional Health, Columbus Sunrise Rotary, Community Center of Hope, Cummins, Inc., Flat-Rock Hawcreek School Corp., Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center, Su Casa, and United Way of Bartholomew County.
