Carthage, MO — Carthage Water & Electric Plant (CWEP) is excited to announce its Back to School Splash, a school supply drive and dunk tank fundraiser benefiting Carthage Bright Futures—an initiative that supports local students in need.
The event runs now through Tuesday, August 13th, with 2 easy ways for the community to get involved:
School Supply Drive
CWEP is collecting essential school supplies—including backpacks, pencils, notebooks, crayons, and more—at the CWEP Complex (627 West Centennial Avenue) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A full list of suggested donation items can be found on our website.
Dunk Tank Fundraiser
The fun continues during Food Truck Friday on August 8th from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carthage Central Park. Attendees are invited to stop by the CWEP booth for their chance to dunk a CWEP employee in the dunk tank! Bring a school supply item or make a $5 donation to get 3 chances to soak 1 of the brave volunteers—all for a great cause.
“This is what public power is all about—neighbors helping neighbors,” said Meagan Milliken, CWEP Public Relations Manager. “As a community-owned utility, we’re proud to invest back into our local schools and support our students however we can. Events like this are a fun and meaningful way to bring the community together for a shared purpose.”
Back-to-school season can be financially stressful for many families. CWEP is partnering with Carthage Bright Futures to ensure every student starts the year with the supplies they need to succeed. Every donation, no matter how small, helps brighten a child’s school year.
Community members are encouraged to share CWEP’s social media posts and help spread the word about the drive and dunk tank fundraiser. You can find CWEP on Facebook (@cwep.carthagemo) and Instagram (@cwep_carthagemo)
For more information about the Back to School Splash or how to get involved, visit our website, email, or call (417) 237-7300.