2009 Operation School Supplies

Help provide deserving elementary school children with school supplies by giving to the 2009 Operation School Supplies campaign. Sponsor a single child, sponsor an entire district, or give the amount that's right for you. At any level, know you're helping educate Houston's youth.

Sponsoring a child for an entire year's worth of school supplies only cost $25. Sponsoring a classroom cost $100, only $500 for a school, or $1,000 for an entire district. No matter the amount that's right for you, your gift is priceless to the recipient(s). The University of Houston Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization, and as such, all gifts to UHAA are tax-deductible.

Make your gift today.

Now in its 19th year, OSS annually raises approximately $150,000 worth of school supplies. Last year, this benefited 32,000 students in 330 schools and 31 districts. The following school districts received supplies: Alief, Aldine, Alvin, Channelview, Cleveland, Clear Creek, Conroe, Cypress Fairbanks, Deer Park, Fort Bend, Galena Park, Galveston, Goose Creek, Houston, Humble, Katy, Klein, La Porte, Lamar Consolidated, Magnolia, Montgomery, New Caney, North Forest, Pasadena, Pearland, Sheldon, Spring Branch, Spring, Texas City, Tomball and Waller.

So many generous alumni and friends have already given. Join their efforts.

Donate Supplies

All donations to the 2009 Operation School Supplies campaign go toward purchasing school supplies. But you can cut out the middle man by donating supplies themselves! To learn where your closest OSS donation hub is, visit our donation drop off page.

Sort and Box Day

It takes an army of volunteers to get all these supplies into the hands of children. Sort and Box Day is where alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community leaders gather to box up all the donated and purchased supplies. It's a lot of work, but it's a lot of fun.

Join us Saturday, August 15 at 8:00 a.m. in the Athletics/Alumni Center on the University of Houston campus. Breakfast will be provided. And remember to dress comfortably. RSVP now!

The University of Houston Alumni Association is dedicated to improving and supporting the Greater Houston community, but we can only do that through you, Cougars.  Whether you donated money, donated supplies, or donated your time, thank you.

A Special Thank You To All Of Our Co-Sponsors!