Help A Student In Need: Dorm Drive
The American Eagle Credit Union Foundation is hosting their first Dorm Essentials Drive in the St. Louis metro area now through August 12th for students who are college-bound and in need. The donations will be distributed to area students through a collaboration with Lift for Life Academy and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern IL.
What can you do to help?
To donate, simply purchase any items suggested in the list (below), and drop the items by any of the metro area American Eagle Credit Union or Anheuser-Busch Employees’ Credit Union branches.
TWIN SHEET SET - XL
PILLOW | PILLOW CASE
SHOWER TOTE | CADDY
SHOWER SHOES
TOWELS | WASH CLOTHS
LAUNDRY HAMPER | BAG
PLANNER
PENS | PENCILS
POST-ITS | HIGHLIGHTERS
STAPLER | STAPLES
FOLDERS/NOTEBOOKS
EXTENSION CORDS
FLASH DRIVES
GIFT CARD - TARGET
GIFT CARD - CVS | WALGREENS
Our Chief Community Relations Officer, Pier Alsup, says , “This will enable area college students in need, many being first generation, to head to college with one less worry of paying for needed dorm essentials. Through the donations given by this drive, these students will be able to focus on their education instead of worrying if they have the necessities to move away from home”.
So, what is the American Eagle Credit Union Foundation?
If you haven’t heard of our foundation yet, here’s a little bit of information: it is devoted to supporting the dreams and aspirations of the communities it serves in the St. Louis metro area by providing financial education and development opportunities to people all ages, life stages and economic means.
For more information regarding the Dorm Essentials Drive or the The American Eagle Credit Union Foundation, contact Pier Alsup, Chief Community Relations Officer, at 314-657-9300 or palsup@abecu.org.
