This gift ensures that over 11,000 students across 40 schools and programs in the Vancouver School District will start the new school year happy, healthy, and ready to learn

The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools has announced that Dick Hannah Dealerships will be giving $20,000 for two initiatives: the annual Write from the Start (WFTS) School Supply Drive, as well as general support for students. A total of $10,000 from this gift will be used as a donation match for the WFTS campaign, while the other $10,000 will go towards general support. This gift ensures that over 11,000 students across 40 schools and programs in the Vancouver School District will start the new school year happy, healthy, and ready to learn. 

Community members are encouraged to contribute by dropping off donation items at any of our designated donation sites. Details of these locations are available on our website, as well as a wish list created by our team. For those who prefer a more convenient option, online giving is also available. 

Thanks to Dick Hannah Dealerships’ match, we have the opportunity to maximize the impact on our students’ lives and well-being, “We take great pride in helping the community our customers and employees live and work in. We know giving kids the tools they need to succeed is one of the most important factors in determining a successful education,” mentions Matt Berry of Dick Hannah.

We also want to acknowledge our media sponsor KOIN 6 who has for several years helped us spread the word about our annual drive.

We are grateful to be able to start off another school year supporting our youngest community members and their families with the help of our partners, who represent an unwavering contribution to our mission that has changed the lives of many, and will continue to do so. Visit www.writefromthestart.org to learn more and how you can get involved!

The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools is an independent, 501(c)3 educational non-profit corporation established in 1988 to support Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). Governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of business, community, and education leaders, the foundation creates opportunities to cultivate and inspire student success. As an educational non-profit entity, the foundation serves students at all 40 VPS schools and programs, providing direct aid to students facing learning barriers due to economic need, as well as financial assistance for learning enrichment and mentoring programs that cannot be funded by the school district. The Foundation for VPS is supported by donations from school employees, parents, students, community members, businesses and foundations.