Drop Off Extra School Supplies at Edward Jones' Supply Drive

Are you going out to shop for school supplies this week? While many look forward to back-to-school season, some families and teachers may be struggling to purchase school supplies for their children. Luckily, there's a way for you to help other families and schools in Evergreen Park.

Be on the lookout for our School Supply List links later this week.

According to the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce, Evergreen Park's Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Robyn House, has opened her office as a drop-off location for school supply donations.

Every weekday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., community members can drop off pencils, notebooks, glue sticks, erasers, crayons, markers and other school supplies at Edward Jones Investments, 3556 W. 95th St.

"Edward Jones and Robyn's goals are to help ensure all children in our community are equipped with the tools they need to learn and why her office is supporting a campaign to donate school supplies," the Chamber website says.

So while you're picking up supplies for your kids, consider picking up some extras and dropping them off. Your contribution can make a difference in a child's education.

Do you know of any other school supply drives? Tell us about them in the comments section.

Also on today's agenda . . .

• The EP Office of Citizen Services has put together a trip to the city of South Bend, Ind., and the University of Notre Dame on Thursday, August 29. The trip is $72, transportation included, and interested individuals must register by this Friday. Call (708) 422-8776 for more information.
• The Evergreen Park Farmers' Market is from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yukich Field, 89th Avenue and Kedzie Avenue.
• St. Gerald Fest & Carnival begins today and goes through Sunday. Head over to St. Gerald's Parish, 9310 S. 55th Ct., in Oak Lawn for some end-of-summer fun.
• Rugs to Go is hosting a Rug and Art Sale in the parking lot of the Oak Lawn Shopping Center, near the Kmart at 4101 W. 95th St. Look for the big tent just off 95th St.; you can't miss it.
• Tonight, Hotel Transylvania will be shown in Mount Greenwood's McKiernan Park at sundown, courtesy of the 19th Ward Youth Foundation.