Subaru of Las Vegas partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to surprise teachers and students at Durango High School with a $15,000 donation and 25 school supply kits during a home football game to kick off the back-to-school season.
The donation was made as part of Subaru Loves Learning, a national program championed by Subaru of America, Inc. that helps provide funding for teachers at high-needs schools across the country to purchase the school supplies and resources needed to help their students succeed. High-need is defined as a school that has a Title I Schoolwide Program and/or a school where 40 percent or more of the student population qualifies for the Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Program.
The donation from Subaru of Las Vegas will benefit more than 600 students by providing teachers with $500 worth of funding each to purchase supplies for the school year on the AdoptAClassroom.org Marketplace.
“We’re thrilled to support our local teachers and students through the Subaru Loves Learning initiative,” said Burton Hughes, executive/general manager of Subaru of Las Vegas. “Providing essential school supplies is just one way we give back to our community throughout the year, and we are committed to making a lasting impact year-round through various initiatives that support the needs of our neighbors.”
According to AdoptAClassroom.org, a staggering 92 percent of teachers nationwide have students from families who can’t afford any school supplies. This leads to teachers spending an average of $860 out of their own pockets each year to equip their classrooms.
“We are incredibly grateful for the generous donation from Subaru of Las Vegas as part of the Subaru Loves Learning initiative,” said Stacie Nelson, principal at Durango High School. “These essential supplies will make a significant impact on our students’ success this year. Our teachers, staff, and entire school community extend our heartfelt thanks for this support.”
This is part of Subaru of Las Vegas’s year-round commitment to the community including additional partnerships with the Nevada SPCA and Clark County School District, Get Outdoors Nevada.
As the largest corporate partner of AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru and its retailers have supported more than 750,000 students nationwide through the Subaru Loves Learning initiative. This year, Subaru of Las Vegas joins over 630 participating retailers working with the organization to adopt classrooms in high-needs schools.
To learn more about the Subaru Loves Learning initiative and the partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, visit subaru.com/learning or follow #SubaruLovesLearning on social media.