Helping Local Schools

We believe in the power of community—and that begins with supporting our youngest members. As the new school year approaches, many local families are facing rising costs for essential school supplies. Our Connect Cares team is proud to host another School Supply Drive to support students and 2 local elementary schools.

Join us in making a difference in our community! Through July 31, we’re collecting new school supplies to ensure students have the tools they need to start the school year strong. Whether you donate a single pack of pencils or a backpack full of supplies, your support matters!

Below are lists of supply needs from 2 local schools: West Haven Elementary and Seymour Primary School. Any donations should be new, unopened items and can be dropped off in the lobbies of either tnConnect branch.

West Haven Elementary
- Kleenex
- Crayola crayons
- Presharpened #2 yellow pencils (Ticonderoga brand preferred)
- Glue sticks
- Black dry erase markers (broad tip & fine tip)
- Composition notebooks
- Crayola colored pencils
- Ziploc bags (gallon, quart, & sandwich)
- Clorox wipes
- Paper towels
- Baby wipes
- Index cards
- Headphones
- Pink erasers
- Elmer’s white liquid glue
- Band-Aids
- Children’s scissors

Seymour Primary School
- Pink chunk erasers
- Composition notebooks
- Primary journals (for younger grades)
- Card stock paper
- File folders
- Large mailing envelopes
- Highlighters (multi-colored)
- Post-it notes
- Color pencils
- Dry erase markers
- 1” notebooks with clear plastic sleeves
- Sheet protectors
- Scotch tape
- Crayola markers
- Kleenex
- Germ-X
- Headphones
- Clorox wipes
- Paper towels
- Pencils

Thank you for helping us make a difference—one student at a time.