The grants were provided through the Educational Enrichment Foundation for the Arts. Elementary or middle school educators from the HBUHSD geographical area can apply for a 2023 mini-grant.
TUSD holding âsocks and undiesâ drive through February TUSD Undergarment drive (Source: Educational Enrichment Foundation) By KOLD News 13 Staff | February 5, 2021 at 4:49 PM MST - Updated February 5 at 4:49 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The Tucson Unified School District and the Educational Enrichment Foundation are holding a âsocks and undiesâ drive all through February for students in need.
TUSD has a critical need for undergarments for students. Socks and underwear are needed in all sizes for kids K-12, ranging from age 5 to age 18.
New socks, underwear and bras can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following resource centers:
As the months of pandemic have dragged on and shutdown orders in some form have remained in place in Tucson and Pima County, the social aspect of recreational running has been stifled for nearly a year now.
Through it all, local running guru Randy Accetta and his wife Tia have done their best to maintain the Run Tucson network of training groups and events, but given social distancing guidelines, the cost of insurance, the inability to get permits and, of course, an unexpected fiscal crunch, that has been difficult at best.
“It costs a boatload of money to put on one of these events,” Accetta said. “It’s not feasible at this time [due to COVID], so we’re doing our events virtually.”