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2026 WeServe Volunteer Team of the Year

WeStreet Credit Union: WeStreet Credit Union named its Mortgage department the WeServe Volunteer Team of the Year, recognizing their work with The Pencil Box. The surprise announcement video was filmed right inside our store, with Executive Director Nancy Bolzle on camera.

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The Pencil Box hosts Rock Paper Scissors

TulsaPeople: The Pencil Box marked its 10th anniversary with a Grammy's After-Party gala at Arvest Convention Center, drawing 300 guests and raising $318,000 for school supplies for Tulsa County students.

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BACK 2 SCHOOL: 2 News collects school supplies for local students

KJRH -TV | Tulsa | Channel 2: 2 News Oklahoma's annual Back 2 School Drive brought viewers, volunteers, and a $1,000 Scripps Howard Foundation check to the studio, with all donations going directly to The Pencil Box for Tulsa County students heading back to class.

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Equipping students with tools to succeed

Williams Companies: The Pencil Box gave away 96,000 pencils last year. Strung end to end, they'd stretch across the Grand Canyon. A look at how the nonprofit is putting supplies in teachers' hands so students don't have to do homework on a McDonald's bag.

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