As a mentor and educator, I have had situations in a classroom where I knew
the student was struggling. A poem by Joshua T. Dickerson titled "Cause I
ain't got a Pencil" highlights a child's struggle because sometimes it's so
much more than a pencil".
"I woke myself up - Because we ain't got an alarm clock
Dig in the dirty clothes basket - Cause nobody washed my uniform
Brushed my hair and teeth in the dark - Cause the lights ain't on
Even got my baby sister ready - Cause my momma wasn't home
Got us both to school on time - To eat us a good breakfast
Then when I got to class the teacher fussed - Cause I ain't got a pencil"
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, Psi Alpha Chapter - "The Alamo City
Ques" have been assisting Communities in Schools of San Antonio annual Stuff
the Bus School Supply Drive for over 16 years providing free school supplies
to thousands of underserved students and families throughout the school year
Stuff The Bus School Supply Drive is one of city's largest school supply drives that serves thousands of under-served students and families. Many of these families are below the poverty line and cannot afford all the supplies their children need to start their school year. The funds raised through this event will be given to about 160 CIS partnering schools (elementary-high school) across 13 school districts to purchase supplies for any student in need at that campus. Your support helps to alleviate the stress of back-to-school expenses and allows students to focus on their education with the tools they need to be successful.