Create Credit Union launches 8th annual back-to-school supply drive

Create Credit Union is collecting school supplies through July 31 to support students and teachers at four Title 1 schools across Southern Nevada. The drive includes in-branch, phone, account-transfer, and Amazon Wish List donation options.

Why it matters: - The supply drive helps local students start the school year with basic classroom tools. - Donations also support teachers who often pay for classroom supplies out of pocket. - The effort targets four Title 1 schools across the valley, where family budgets can make back-to-school costs harder to absorb.

What happened: - Create Credit Union launched its 8th Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive in Las Vegas. - The campaign runs now through July 31. - The credit union is asking members and the community to donate school supplies and funds. - Donations will support local children at four Title 1 schools across the valley.

The details: - Needed items include backpacks, notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, glue sticks, scissors and headphones. - Teacher supplies requested include disinfectant wipes, facial tissue, plastic bags and other classroom items. - Donations are accepted at any of Create Credit Union’s six locations. - Members can make a monetary donation in branch. - Members can also donate by calling 702-228-2228 or transferring funds from a Create CU account. - Donations can be made through an Amazon Wish List, with items shipped directly to the credit union for distribution. - Shannon Hiller, chief marketing officer at Create Credit Union, said the drive helps ease the burden for families struggling to make ends meet and helps students feel prepared and supported in the classroom. - More information is available at Create Credit Union or by calling 702-228-2228.

Between the lines: - The annual drive blends community giving with a practical need that is tied to the start of the school year. - The multiple donation channels are designed to make participation easy for both members and nonmembers. - The focus on Title 1 schools signals an emphasis on students with greater financial need.

What's next: - The supply drive will continue through July 31. - Create Credit Union will distribute donated items to local schools after the campaign ends. - The credit union is likely to use the annual drive to reinforce its community role heading into the school year.

The bottom line: - Create Credit Union is using its annual supply drive to fill a basic need for local students and teachers before school starts.