TEACH THE CHILDREN began in San Antonio, Texas in 1976, when Nick Monreal, Jr. realized there was a tremendous need in the school system. After more than six years he led sponsors in providing school supplies and clothing for 9,160 needy children. TEACH THE CHILDREN was then offered to NEWSCHANNEL 5 and we enthusiastically accepted the concept and began the project in January of 1983.
TEACH THE CHILDREN'S goal is to provide new clothing and school supplies for as many needy children each year as is financially possible. Our method of fund raising relies solely upon our own projects and those sponsored by Valley businesses and individuals who work closely with us. All of this, of course, is on a volunteer basis. There are not paid administrators or workers in this project.
Contact JerryLee Berg at (956) 968-5555 ext. 5505 for sponsorship opportunities.
Business sponsors hold various events across the Valley in which the proceeds benefit TEACH THE CHILDREN. By supporting these events, you are contributing to TEACH THE CHILDREN. If you would like to make donations, you can mail them to:
TEACH THE CHILDREN
Care of: NEWSCHANNEL 5
P.O. Box 5
Weslaco, TX 78599-0005
TEACH THE CHILDREN is for 1st graders only and they must qualify with their school district to become a recipient. Contact your school counselor to find out if you qualify.
TEACH THE CHILDREN has risen over $3,025,953 and has helped over 134,500 students.