By Dyer Whitt
Staff Writer

This summer, Coppell started it’s annual school supplies fundraiser that helps students who need a little extra help with school related items for the 2011-2012 school year.

Coppell’s Frost Bank, fire department, and Rotary Club teamed up to help families struggling during tough economic times by implementing the “Buy One, Give One” program. The program started in August and ended on the first day of school. Many Coppell officials were amazed at the exponential growth from last year in terms of donations. This has been the third year that Coppell has used the program to give back to the community and help our students have a better school year.

Although the program has ended, the effects are still being felt throughout the school district. The donations were not limited to grade so the supplies were spread equally throughout CISD and made a big impact among students in need.

For information, visit the Coppell website at coppelltx.gov or the Coppell Rotary Club.