2nd Annual Phoenix Tools 4 School Returns, Saturday, July 26, 2014

PHOENIX - July 17, 2014 - PRLog -- With summer drawing to a close soon, we are quickly approaching the time when children will be returning to school.  For many families the current economy has affected their finances and created additional financial burden leaving them struggling to provide their children with the most basic back-to-school supplies.  Kids often disconnect when they don’t have the adequate tools to supplement their learning and promote achievement.  When it comes to getting ready for school, teachers often say something as small as a pencil or pen can make all the difference.

In this time of great need, The Checkered Flag Run Foundation is pleased to announce the second annual Phoenix Tools 4 Schoolon Saturday, July 26th, 2014 at Lolo’s Chicken and Waffles, 1220 S. Central Avenue in Phoenix from 6-9 a.m.  With this program, the Checkered Flag Run Foundation provides educationalresources that impactunderservedstudents. According to Alan “AP” Powell, Founder, Checkered Flag Run Foundation“access to quality educationalopportunities ensures the investment of every student getting to cross the “finish line.”

During this event, 2,000 Phoenix area K-8 students will receive school supplies providing them with the necessary tools to begin the school year ready to learn and equipped to succeed.  Additionally, Breakfast will be provided to the students receiving supplies.  School supplies will be given away on a first come, first serve basis, so please plan to arrive early.

What: Phoenix Tools 4 School

When: Saturday, July 26, 2014, 6:00AM-9:00AM

Where: Lo Lo’s 1220 S. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Who: Elementary/Middle School, K-8 grades

Special thanks to City of Phoenix, Mayor Greg Stanton, City of Phoenix District 8 Councilwoman, Kate Gallego, University of Phoenix CFO, Byron Jones, Superstition Springs Chrysler Dodge Ram, Principal, Alvin Heggs, Lo Lo’s Chicken & Waffles Owner, Larry White Jr and Levine Investments LP Director, Andrew Cohn for their leadership, contribution and vision with this effort.  We would also like to thank to our many sponsors, contributors and volunteers for their generosity and support, including Pepsi, Mesa Airlines, Metro Auto Auction, Crescent Crown Distributing, LLC, Scottsdale Ferrari/Maserati, Home Base-The Poet’ Poetry Set, A2Z, HBCU Cactus City Classic, Rose Moser Allyn PR, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce, Greater Phoenix Urban League, Arizona Informant, AP & Associates, LLC, DemDivas SC, Second II None MC and Alumnae Panhellenic.  Your ongoing support of this program helps Phoenix area children return to school on a positive note and with the confidence to succeed.

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About Checkered Flag Run Foundation

The Checkered Flag Run Foundation is a charitable organization that serves to make available school readiness tools for elementary and middle school students, career educational resources such as career inventory assessment/workshops as well as college scholarships in 2015 for high school students to close the gap, and increase educational attainment beyond a high school diploma.  In 2014, we plan to serve over 2,000 students in two of four of our programs in K-12 schools.

About Tools 4 School

Tools 4 school provides basic school readiness supplies for students whose families cannot afford any or all the necessary items to start off the school year. The initiative provides students with book bags, notebooks, writing utensils and other necessary supplies.