TYLER, Texas — The 10th annual 'School is Cool' distribution event will be held this Thursday to help families with backpacks and school supplies.
School is Cool will run from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center and Rose Garden Center in Tyler.
Street closings will happen beginning around 11a.m. for the following areas:
- Rose Park Drive just south of the Tyler Civic Theatre
- Fair Park Drive near the parking entrance to the football stadium
- Fair Park Drive at Rose Park
In 2022, nearly 2,000 backpacks were distributed thanks to the continued partnership between the city of Tyler, Tyler Area Business Education Council and TISD.
Interested in becoming a donor or sponsor?
Every $35 donated will purchase a backpack with school supplies for children in need.
- All of the gold benefits; plus
- Named as major platinum sponsor on all marketing materials
- Insert in each backpack (printed materials and payment must be received by July 7)
- All of the silver benefits; plus
- Named as a gold sponsor on all marketing materials
- Signage near a backpack distribution location at the event
- Company logo on back of volunteer t-shirts
- All of the bronze benefits; plus
- Named as silver sponsor on all marketing materials
- Company logo on website and printed items
- Booth to showcase your product/services
For more information on the upcoming event, contact the Tyler Area Business Education Council at lyoung@tylertexas.com.