YMCA Buffalo Niagara collecting back-to-school supplies to benefit The Teacher's Desk

YMCA Buffalo Niagara Press Release 

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is launching a donation drive beginning Wednesday, July 23, to benefit teachers and children before the start of the 2025-26 school year. The Y is looking for donations of the following back-to-school supplies at any of its five wellness centers:

√ Pencils, crayons and markers

√ Highlighters

√ Folders

√ Copy paper

√ Tissues

√ Scissors

√ Glue sticks

All donated products will go to The Teacher’s Desk. This donation drive runs through July 31, and everyone in the community is invited to participate. Donors who wish to participate and are not YMCA members will be eligible to save $50 on a YMCA membership.

“At the Y, we are committed to building a stronger local community,” said John Ehrbar, president and CEO of YMCA Buffalo Niagara. “Supporting teachers and students with the supplies they need is one way we can help, and we’re proud to partner with The Teacher’s Desk to make a difference in classrooms across Western New York.”

“We are deeply grateful for the continued support of the YMCA and their generous donors,” said Jessica Woodward, associate director of The Teacher’s Desk. “Thanks to their partnership, we’re able to serve over 150,000 students and 6,000 teachers across Western New York. Our mission is to ensure educators and students have the resources they need to succeed – and this drive plays a vital role in making that possible.”

For more information, visit www.YMCABN.org or any YMCA Buffalo Niagara location.

Locally founded in 1852, YMCA Buffalo Niagara is a charitable, community-based organization committed to providing programs designed to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA's focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility is reflected in the variety of programs that are offered to all ages and abilities. A not-for-profit organization, YMCA Buffalo Niagara serves over 75,000 people annually through five membership branches and four camps throughout Western New York, as well as at over 50 community-based program sites.