 Bemidji State University Student Senate and the United Way have partnered up with Rice University in Houston, Texas to raise school supplies and cash donations for school district affected by the recent hurricanes. Anyone can make donations during Homecoming Week and these boxes will be at all Homecoming events. Students who wish to remain anonymous have also pledged to match donations of up to $1,000. It's important because education is important to the future of our country and you know as students kind of have an obligation to support education in any way we can. Local businesses have also set up boxes where you can make donations for more information if you want to help. Please call 218-760-7343. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.