August 19, 2004

Thanks to the generosity of University of Houston faculty, staff, students and other Houstonians, Operation School Supplies (OSS) has surpassed last year’s fund-raising efforts, raising almost $145,000 during the 2004 campaign.

Collecting $10,000 more worth of school supplies than in 2003, OSS volunteers were able to purchase 27,400 red UH pencils that were distributed to 181 schools in 24 school districts in greater Houston. The fund-raiser also collected $3,000 toward the Sponsor a School/District program.

Houston Alumni Organization co-founded OSS 14 years ago with the Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Company; H-E-B became a partner in 2002. Other 2004 sponsors include KRIV-TV Fox 26, KXTN-TV UPN 20, KHMX-FM 96.5, the Houston Astros, United Way of America, the Houston Zoo and 211 Texas.

“We’re very excited that we exceeded our goal this year,” said Jeff Fuller, assistant director of admissions and OSS committee chairman for the last four years. “We’re looking forward to next year and raising even more.”

Leticia Vasquez
Lvasque5@central.uh.edu