CLEVELAND, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Cleveland Indians today announced a School Supply Drive on August 20 to benefit the children of military families within Ohio supported by Operation Homefront. The Cleveland Indians, in conjunction with Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC), has a goal to make a positive contribution to the children of military families by providing supplies necessary for the upcoming school year.
On August 20 the Cleveland Indians are also inviting United States Military families, veterans and friends to take advantage of a special 50% off ticket offer!
Tribe fans can assist in this worthy cause by donating school supplies and backpacks on Gateway Plaza and at Gates A, C & D of Progressive Field throughout the August 20 Indians versus Angels 7:05 PM game.
Participants are encouraged to donate the following items:
-- crayons
-- rulers
-- markers/highlighters
-- folders
-- spiral bound notepads
-- notebook paper
-- backpacks
-- cash donations
In addition to the selfless act of donating, those participating in the school supply drive will receive a voucher for one youth upper box ticket to any home September game. Vouchers to be redeemed at Indians Box Office and Team Shops. Also, now until Tuesday, August 18th Tribe fans who donate a new backpack -- to benefit Operation Homefront -- to any Indians Team Shop location, will receive 20% off purchases.
About Cleveland Indians Charities
Since 1989, CIC has donated more than $6.0 million to youth-oriented agencies and organizations of Northeast Ohio. CIC has established relationships with several local organizations that focus on youth education and youth recreation.
About Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront provides emergency and morale assistance for our troops, the families they leave behind and for the wounded warriors when they return home. A nonprofit 501(c)(3), Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers in 30 chapters nationwide, and has met more than 105,000 needs of military families.
Visit indians.com/homefront or call 316-420-HITS for more information on the military ticketing discount and Operation Homefront school supply drive.
Operation Homefront
2009-08-18
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