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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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2 Cares for the Community 2023

KJRH -TV | Tulsa | Channel 2: 2 Cares for the Community partnered with TFCU and The Pencil Box to help students and teachers with school supplies.

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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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People & Places: Pencil Box plays 'Rock Paper Scissors'

The Tulsa World: The Pencil Box, the Tulsa nonprofit that works to provide the necessary supplies and educational to help Tulsa County students succeed in the classroom, is hosting a new fundraising event, “Rock Paper Scissors.”

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Every Child Deserves the Chance to Succeed

The Pencil Box | Facebook: State Superintendent of Education Joy Hoffmeister knows what it takes for a child to walk into a classroom ready to learn. Hear why she believes The Pencil Box's "Tools for the Future" program is making a difference for students across Tulsa County.

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Tips for Charity: The Pencil Box

Sweets & Cream | Thank you, Tulsa! Because of your generous contributions towards our Tips for Charity initiative, Sweets & Cream was able to provide over 5900 new pieces of school supplies to Tulsa-area students and teachers for the 2018/2019 school year.

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2017 Quality of Life for All Henry Bellmon Award

The Sustainability Alliance: Congratulations to The Pencil Box! This year's 2017 Quality of Life for All Henry Bellmon Award winner! Learn more about how their program embodies the triple bottom line: People. Profit. Planet.

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