MEDIA ADVISORY

June 20, 2025
 
WHAT:   The SAISD Foundation is hosting its annual collection drive for dorm room items to benefit San Antonio ISD’s college-bound graduates. College dorm essentials, including luggage and travel bags, twin XL bedding, laundry hampers, detergent, and shower caddies may be dropped off at a drive-by event to support up to 200 students from SAISD’s Class of 2025. In addition, donations of $100 can be made online to fully support one student, or items can be purchased directly from an Amazon registry at https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/HFZG3MK6MPB.
  
Donations can be made at SAISDFoundation.com/Donate with “Dorm Room” in the comments. 
 
WHEN: Friday, June 20, 2025, noon - 6 p.m.
 
WHERE: Alamo Convocation Center, 110 Tuleta Drive, 78212
 
WHO:    Carrie Smith, SAISD Foundation Alumni and Community Engagement Manager
 
MORE:   A key area of focus for the SAISD Foundation is to increase the postsecondary success of the talented students who graduate from high schools in San Antonio ISD. The Dorm Room Drive and Giveaway is one way the Foundation helps bridge any gaps students may face as they head off to college. Other programs and resources offered to them include scholarships, registration assistance and Emergency Gap funding.

About the SAISD Foundation
A 501(c)(3) public charity with a vision that all students and teachers in San Antonio ISD thrive. Committed to expanding student experiences and increasing postsecondary success, annually, the SAISD Foundation invests approximately $4 million in SAISD students, teachers, and programs. Donations garnered from businesses, philanthropy and individuals allow the organization to respond to critical challenges facing students and add value to in-school and out-of-school programming beyond what state public funding can provide to ensure the approximately 44,000 students in San Antonio ISD have a robust, 21st-century education. For more information, visit www.saisdfoundation.com.