Vogel Bros. Leads School Supply Donations Program

For the 15^th year, the Vogel Foundation and Madison Urban Ministries have announced they are spearheading the School Supplies for Kids program. Through the foundation, they purchase the required pens, pencils, crayons, paper and other basics for more than 15,000 at-need children at 135 schools throughout Dane County, Wis. Their program is able to stretch their dollars with the generous support of Shopko Stores who sell to them at bulk discounts.

The year, even more so than in previous years, the economic downturn will affect needy families. In the past, the Vogel Foundation has ordered $50,000 worth of supplies on average to meet these needs, but the need is actually much greater.

“No child should be limited in what they can achieve by not being able to afford these basic supplies,” says David Vogel, chairman of the board of the Vogel Foundation. “It is extremely important that we invest in our future by helping support these deserving school children.”

To continue success of the School Supplies for Kids program, contributions are needed from Dane County businesses, foundations and individuals. Tax deductable contributions can be made to Madison Urban Ministry (School Supplies) and mailed to David Vogel at PO Box 7696, Madison, WI 53707-7696.