Pencils for Progress
Elevating Education
The Pencils For Progress Nonprofit Organization has done some amazing work over the course of the 25-26 school year! Check out all of the successful projects we ran to help support our local schools.
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"Night in Vegas" Casino Fundraiser!
​P4P's "Night in Vegas" was more than an evening of cards, chips, and roulette wheels — it was a celebration of generosity, joy, and the power of coming together for a greater cause. From the laughter shared at the gambling tables to the bidding wars at the silent auction, every moment shimmered with energy and purpose. Thank you to our wonderful event and auction sponsors, as well as our guests, for making this possible.
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August Deliveries
Pencils For Progress delivered to 50+ teachers in the month of August! Although we have shifted from our personal drop-offs in order to accommodate for more orders, we were so grateful and excited to have the ability to support more teachers with our new process working with Couriers of San Antonio (COSA). Thank you!
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September Deliveries
Pencils For Progress supported tons of teachers and schools during the month of September! From classroom carpets, clocks, stuffed animals, to generic schools supplies, we did it all. We are so happy to support our local community and giveback to the people who pour so much into the education of the youth.
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Bowden Academy Delivery
Bowden Academy requested 400+ headphones for MAP testing, and Pencils For Progress delivered! We were so fortunate to have the opportunity to support a school-wide initiative and help improve the test-taking environment for hundreds of students.
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October Deliveries
Our October set of deliveries went great! Pencils For Progress was happy to support even larger initiatives this month, such as rolling desks, flexible seating, calming corner items, expansive art supplies, weighted stuffed animals, and so much more!
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Churchill Pantry Donation
Pencils For Progress was thrilled to give back to the Winston Churchill High School pantry by providing clothes, belts, and various hygienic items for students. We were so excited to support this pantry with all the supplies it needed to continue enriching the lives of its students!
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Pencils For Progress Sand Volleyball Classic!
Our P4P Sand Volleyball Classic was a HIT! We have over 75 attendees and tons of teams battling it out for first all while supporting local schools and teachers! P4P awarded over $1,000 in prizes, and our tournament was exhilarating and ran smoothly. We appreciate everyone's efforts to support Bexar County students and staff. Thank you to all the teams who came out, played their best, and supported Pencils For Progress. We appreciate your constant efforts towards our nonprofit and the community at large.
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November Deliveries
Pencils For Progress was so excited to deliver this November! Our team was happy to support big initiatives this month, including items like calm corner wall pads, headphones, paint equipment, and so much more!
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Kendra Scott Fundraiser
Our Kendra Scott fundraiser was a huge success! Pencils For Progress raised tons of money which will go towards extending our mission to support local schools, teachers, and students. Our team met with shoppers to discuss our nonprofit, raise awareness over how a lack of resources impairs education, and how our organization works tirelessly to mitigate it in our community. Thank you to our volunteers and donors who supported this event!
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December Deliveries
Pencils For Progress was thrilled to deliver this December! Our team was so excited to support some neat initiatives this month, including items like a classroom rug, special holiday and winter activities, headphones, large office supplies, and so much more!
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Chicken N' Pickle GiveBack!
Pencils For Progress kicked off the New Year right! Our team started 2026 raising $450 from our giveback night with Chicken N' Pickle. We also welcomed our newest team members, bonded over pickle ball and great food, and worked on plans for the last stretch of the 25-26 school year. Congratulations to Christopher Cortez, Isaac Meritz, Ariel Martinez, and Damon Muller for joining the organization!
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January Deliveries
Pencils For Progress had a unique set of deliveries during the month of January! We donated to the Ping Pong Club at Churchill High School, delivering multiple Ping Pong Tables, paddles, and balls to the emerging organization--one that has since fostered a sense of community and togetherness on campus. Beyond that, Pencils For Progress supported tons of teachers this month, donating thousands of dollars worth of supplies!
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February Deliveries
Pencils For Progress was so excited to deliver this February! Our team was thrilled to support some fantastic initiatives this month, including items like a cleaning supplies, craft activities, bilingual learning text books, indoor reading tents and play tunnels, and so much more!
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March Deliveries
Pencils For Progress was so excited to deliver this March! Our team was thrilled to support some fantastic initiatives this month, including items like a classroom fort-couch, calming ball-pit, class dictionaries, classroom decoration and lighting, and so much more!
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Project Fairytale
Pencils For Progress loves supporting local communities, and when it comes to prom, we want everyone to experience a magical night! P4P supported Project fairytale--an inclusive program designed by the NEISD Family Engagement Team to create accessible ways for students to get ready for prom season! Through donating dressing rooms, shoe racks, and more, The P4P team helped to uplift local San Antonio students and families in preparation for prom!