As August gets underway, the excitement and anticipation for a new school year are in the air! Here in Murray, we pride ourselves on a community that steps up for its students. This month, the Murray Education Foundation (MEF), in partnership with several local organizations and media partners, is hosting and benefiting from a number of events to ensure our students have everything they need to succeed, and that our teachers are empowered to innovate.

Here are Five Opportunities to Support Murray Education Foundation in August:

1. Z104 School Supplies Drive at Smith & Edwards or Studios

Get ready for some radio waves and school supplies! Z104 Radio is championing a donation drive for the MEF, partnering with The Advocates and Smith & Edwards throughout August.

You can purchase new school supplies and drop them off at two convenient locations: Smith & Edwards in Sandy (9010 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan) and Z104 studios (1285 West 2320 South, West Valley City. But you can also make cash donations here.

2. Fox13 TV & Granite Credit Union One-Day Drive at South Jordan Walmart

For those seeking a single, impactful day to donate, mark your calendars for August 13. Fox13 TV, along with partners Granite Credit Union and Walmart, is dedicating the day to collecting school supplies on behalf of MEF. This special drive is taking place all day at the Walmart location at: Walmart (11328 S. Jordan Gateway, South Jordan). But you can also make cash donations here.

3. KUTV Back 2 School Supplies & Snacks Drive at Smiths, West Jordan

A student can’t learn effectively on an empty stomach. KUTV is stepping up with a comprehensive Back 2 School Supplies and Snacks Drive, benefiting MEF. This drive collects both essential school supplies and snack items for Murray students. Supported by a strong group of partners including Smiths, Cypress Credit Union, Balance of Nature, Mountain Home Services, and Nelson and Jones Injury Lawyers, this event is taking place on: August 14, all day, at Smith’s Marketplace: 1820 W. 9000 S., West Jordan. But you can also make cash donations here.

4. Back-to-School Clothing at Fashion Place Macy’s

Our partners at Macy’s at Fashion Place Mall are making it simple to clothe students in need right now. Until the end of August, you can purchase from a selection of pre-designated clothing items within the store, and these new clothes will be donated directly to the Murray Education Foundation to support local students facing need. And, Macy’s is also gearing up for an autumn round-up program. Between September and October, you’ll have the option to round up your in-store purchase to the nearest dollar, with all cash proceeds also benefiting MEF. You can also make a cash donation for this fundraiser here.

A Note on the 28th Annual MEF Golf Tournament

The MEF is also hosting its 28th Annual Golf Tournament on August 28 at the Murray Parkway Golf Course! While we are thrilled to announce that the tournament teams are already completely filled up, we want to remind our supportive community that MEF is still accepting donations for the tournament’s primary cause: the Classroom Grants Program. This crucial fund directly supports incredible classroom experiences, field trips, and innovative teaching tools that wouldn’t otherwise be affordable. Your donations make a visible, powerful impact in every one of our schools. You can make those contributions at this link.

Thank you for being a part of Murray Education Matters!