MEDIA ADVISORY: SDG&E Donates ‘Tools For School’ To 700 Local Students In Southeast San Diego

MEDIA ADVISORY from San Diego Unified School District, Aug. 14, 2014, sent on behalf of SDG&E

Reporters and editors: For questions, please contact Allison Zaragoza at SDG&E Cell: 619-820-1517

SDG&E DONATES 'TOOLS FOR SCHOOL' TO 700 LOCAL STUDENTS IN SOUTHEAST SAN DIEGO

WHAT: On Friday, Aug. 15, SDG&E employees will distribute backpacks full of school supplies to the students of Emerson/Bandini Elementary School for the 'Tools for School' campaign. Emerson/Bandini is a local under-resourced school with 100% participation in the free lunch program and a 99% minority student population. The average income for families at this school is $10,000 per year.

SDG&E took the lead in raising $7,000 to provide all 700 students with necessary back-to-school supplies as well as physical education and classroom supplies for the teachers. The Sempra Energy Foundation matched that amount for a total of $13,000 going to the students' supplies.

During this event, parents and students will be invited to pick-up their supplies and backpacks during the 'Tools for School' distribution.

WHEN:
FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2014
3:15–5 p.m.

WHERE:
Emerson Campus of Emerson/Bandini Elementary
3510 Newton Ave., San Diego, 92113
*School supply distribution will take place on the front quad area of the school*

WHO:
- Mitch Mitchell, Vice President, San Diego Gas & Electric
- Cindy Marten, Superintendent, San Diego Unified School District
- Principal and Vice Principal of Emerson/Bandini Elementary
- Walmart Volunteers (Walmart donated $1,000 and 750 re-useable bags to the 'Tools for School' campaign)

VISUALS:
- Elementary school students receiving backpacks filled with school supplies.
- Volunteers from SDG&E passing out school supplies.

CONTACT: Allison Zaragoza, SDG&E, Cell: (619) 820-1517

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