Stuff the Bus works to ensure that students in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are equipped with the tools they need to succeed in the upcoming school year. It is the only school supply drive supported by both local school districts.
In partnership with Escambia and Santa Rosa County School Districts, Cat Country 98.7, WEAR News, and the Pensacola News Journal, assures thousands of children are provided with the necessary supplies to have a successful school year!
Stuff the Bus 2025 impact:
- 356 volunteers
- 1,042 volunteer hours
- Volunteer impact value – $32,617.53
- $31,000 in funds raised
- All schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties received supplies
Committee Members
- Chris McFarland, Escambia County Public Schools
- Wanda Kotick, Escambia County Public Schools
- Dave Gardner, Escambia County Public Schools
- Bobbie Lewter, Santa Rosa County School District
- Jodi Bell, Pensacola New Journal
- Brent Lane, Cat Country 98.7
- Kathy Dunagan, WEAR Channel 3
- Donna Bliss, UWWF
- Mirella Savage, UWWF
- Julia Helton, UWWF
Valedictorian Sponsors
- HCA Florida West Hospital
- Publix
- Navy Federal Credit Union
- Santa Rosa Energy Center
Salutatorian Sponsors
- Florida Power & Light
Magna Cum Laude Sponsors
- Westmark & Associates Allstate
- Gulf Winds Credit Union
For more information on Stuff the Bus please reach out to:
- Julia Helton, julia.helton@uwwf.org
- Donna Bliss, donna.bliss@uwwf.org
Interested in sponsoring Stuff the Bus? Please reach out to:
- Mirella Savage, mirella.savage@uwwf.org
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