The Z95.5 Beginnings Backpack Drop

The Z95.5 Beginnings Backpack Drop

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Wednesday, August 26th marks the start of one of the biggest events of the year for Z95.5, the Z95.5 Beginnings Backpack Drop Campaign.

Each August, Z95.5 teams up with local sponsors to provide free backpacks and school supplies to area students and families.

This year, Z95.5 will give the community 3 opportunities to get stocked up on supplies.

 

Here are the details for the 3 stops:

  • Beginnings Credit Union- August 26th at the Cortland Rt. 281 location from 11:00AM – 1:00PM
  • Beginnings Credit Union – August 27th at the East Hill Ithaca location from 2:00PM – 4:00PM
  • YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County- August 28th from 3:00PM-5:00PM

 

We want to recognize the sponsors that helped make this program possible this year!

Cayuga Health – Backpack Sponsor

Beginnings Credit Union – Title Sponsor & Kickoff Location

Ithaca Papa Johns – Providing pizza for each drop 

United Way of Tompkins County- Providing school supplies 

 

Twin Sheep Dentistry- Providing dental kits 

YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County- Providing school supplies & final location 

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