Junior League of Boca Raton Distributed Supplies and Funds to Local Schools and Teachers

The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) Raising Readers Committee hosted a Red Apple Supplies Pop-Up & Pick Up Store on behalf of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach on October 16a the Vegso Community Resource Center in Boca Raton. Raising Readers committee members and other Junior League volunteers helped set up and handed out school supplies to 72 teachers who visited. More than 33 schools were represented and more than $16,000 in supplies and resources were distributed.

“Your generous contributions to the Red Apple Supplies Program directly impacts the lives of my amazing students, providing them with the tools they need to thrive in the classroom. Together, we are removing barriers to learning, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed,” said Candie Schwartztrauber, a teacher with West Riviera Elementary School.  “Your continued support is an investment in brighter futures and stronger communities. Your commitment empowers teachers and transforms classrooms, creating opportunities for every student to reach their full potential.” 

“Red Apple Supplies helps replenish my classroom so I can provide the supplies my students need to keep them learning with fewer disruptions,” said said Mandi Tague, a teacher Santaluces High School.  “For instance, giving a student a brand-new spiral notebook that they would not be able to purchase on their own really helped them feel like a part of the class so they could continue their biweekly note homework. Their attitude in class immediately improved and their grade did as well.