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Page 12 August 21, 2024 Kicking Off The School Year Dick Hannah Subaru Surprises Local Teachers Dick Hannah Subaru today partnered with AdoptAClassroom. org to surprise teachers at Harney Elementary School with a $5,000 donation to kick off the back-to- school season. The donation was made as part of Subaru Loves Learning®, a national program championed by Subaru of America, Inc. that helps provide funding for teachers at high-needs schools across the country to purchase the school supplies and resources needed to help their students succeed. Dick Hannah Subaru’s donation will benefit more than 250 students by providing teachers with $500 worth of funding each to purchase supplies for the school year on the AdoptAClassroom. org Marketplace. “We’re thrilled to support our local teachers and students through the Subaru Loves Learn- ing® initiative," said Josh Kamp- mann, general manager of Dick Hannah Subaru. "Providing essen- tial school supplies is just one way Photo caption: As part of the Subaru Loves Learning® initiative in collaboration with AdoptAClassroom.org®, Dick Hannah Subaru is adopting classrooms at Harney Elementary School we give back to our community throughout the year, and we are committed to making a lasting im- pact year-round through various initiatives that support the needs of our neighbors.” According to AdoptAClass- room.org, a staggering 92% of teachers nationwide have students from families who can't afford any school supplies. This leads to teachers spending an average of $860 out of their own pockets each year to equip their classrooms. "We are incredibly grateful for the generous donation and ongo- ing support from Dick Hannah Subaru as part of their Subaru Loves Learning initiative," said Steve Stoll, principal at Harney Elementary School. “These es- sential supplies will make a sig- nificant impact on our students’ success this year. Our teachers, staff, and entire school communi- ty extend our heartfelt thanks for this support." Dick Hannah Subaru’s part- nership with Harney Elementary School is part of their year-round commitment to the community including additional partnerships with the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, North- west Children’s Outreach, and many more. As the largest corporate part- ner of AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru and its retailers have supported more than 750,000 students nationwide through the Subaru Loves Learning initiative. This year, Dick Hannah Suba- ru joins over 630 participating retailers working with the orga- nization to adopt classrooms in high-needs* schools. To learn more about the Sub- aru Loves Learning initiative and the partnership with Adop- tAClassroom.org, visit subaru. com/learning or follow #Subaru- LovesLearning on social media. A Pause on Gambling Dry January. Sober October. You may have heard of these health initiatives that encourage people to put away the alcohol for an entire month. It’s a way to put a habit on pause and reevaluate the role it plays in your day-to-day life. A chance to try out new strategies and alternatives. An opportunity to let your mind rest. Sometimes, it’s simply a way to feel better. If gambling has taken a larger role in your life than you’re comfortable with, taking a break, even a temporary one, can help you see new paths forward. Much like a month-long pause on alcohol can help people achieve a more mindful way of drinking, cutting back or taking a pause on gambling can provide similar benefits. Finding a Way Forward Oregon Problem Gambling Resource (OPGR) can help. With online tools and resources, you’ll be able to start exploring your relationship with gambling. If you want more structured help, we can provide that too. From trained counselors to supportive communities, the way you interact is up to you. And help is always free. If you’re ready to start exploring what cutting back could look like for you, visit us online at opgr.org. Connect with us by call, chat, or text. The choices are yours.
