Last year, through your support, WVCCU was able to provide funds to over 750 local teachers.
One of those teachers was Jackson Elementary School art teacher, Kay Mason. She told WTAP News that she uses her Stuff the Bus funds to purchase items that aren’t covered by her school’s supply allotment.
“Year after year, we get a school allotment, but it usually stays the same. And of course, everything goes up [in cost], so you get less,” Mason said. “I use [the Stuff the Bus money] for our Positive Behavior rewards system.”
Helping area teachers provide classroom supplies like behavior rewards is exactly why Stuff the Bus was started by WVCCU in 2011, when we took over the program from its founder, Old Man Rivers Mission.
“We like to operate under the philosophy of people helping people,” WVCCU CEO, Mike Tucker said. “We strive to support efforts that benefit our community, and especially ones that are supportive of our young people. When we took over Stuff the Bus, it was with a desire to reduce the burden on local teachers who spend their own money to supply items to students.
“We believe that these donations have made a real difference over the last decade, and we’re all extremely proud of the support we’ve received from our members, public officials, local businesses, staff, and our community.”

How Can You Help Stuff the Bus?

We are looking for sponsors and donations to ensure we can provide for the unmet needs of teachers in our communities. By providing your monetary support, you will be directly impacting student achievement and strengthening the partnership you have with our community. Plus, as a sponsor, you will receive recognition in our email blast and on WVCCU social media channels! You can learn more about donation and sponsorship opportunities here. 

Are You a Teacher in Need?

Thank you for your dedication to our students and community! We expect to support at least 800 teachers this year, with funds granted on a first-come-first-served basis. To apply to receive funds, you must complete this online application by the deadline of July 31, 2023. (The online application consists of only three questions; please note that all fields are required.)

Our annual Stuff the Bus program has been instrumental in supporting local teachers by providing them funds for much-needed classroom supplies. We invite you to join us in this important cause by becoming a sponsor or making a donation, ensuring that teachers in our community have the resources 
they need. Together, we can build a stronger future for our students and our community. .