by:Dana Whyte
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A West Michigan nonprofit organization aiming to help children get school supplies is taking things virtual.
The fundraiser is called “Stuff the Bus.” Before the coronavirus outbreak, people would donate school supplies to help fill up a large school bus, but now it’s all online.
Taking the lead in the virtual drive for school supplies is the Heart of West Michigan United Way. People interested in donating can go to their website, create a team with friends or coworkers, set a goal, and buy things like pencils, backpacks, notebooks and calculators for kids who need them.
Unlike past years, this year organizers say they have also seen a need for different items as well, such as masks and portable devices, since many schools are resorting to online classes. They add that the community’s support has been just as good as it is any other year.
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