Epsteins help United Way “Stuff the Bus”

United Way of Bucks County’s school supply drive — Stuff the Bus — got a boost from the Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund.

The Epsteins offered a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $10,000, which United Way unlocked when donations from others totaled $16,138.

“We’re so grateful for the Epsteins and for everyone in our community who came together to double their impact on kids in need,” Marissa Christie, president & CEO at United Way of Bucks County said in a statement. “Together, we gave thousands of children across Bucks County the tools — and confidence — that they need to succeed.”

Not only was United Way of Bucks County able to serve every child on its list, but the matching gift also helped the nonprofit fully stock its HELP Center with school supplies.

“School supplies are some of the most requested items at our HELP Center,” said Katie Matarazzo, project manager for Stuff the Bus. “We’ve already had almost 100 additional requests for backpacks and other supplies since the school year started. Stuff the Bus, along with our HELP Center drives, ensures that these resources are available to families year-round.”

For information, visit www.uwbucks.org/stuffthebus and www.uwbucks.org/help-center-collections.

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