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Four Peaks Brewing Company is once again stepping up for educators with its 14th Annual Four Peaks For Teachers program.
This year, the initiative will provide teachers with free choose-your-own supply kits and will award five deserving teachers with $1,000 grants, with one grand prize winner receiving a grant of $3,000, a press release explained.
Beginning Monday, May 5, during Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers in the Phoenix area can pick up their voucher for a free supply kit at Four Peaks’ 8th Street Pub, located at 1340 E. Eighth St. #104, in Tempe, while supplies last. A valid school ID is required.
One thousand supply kit vouchers will be available that can be redeemed on Thursday, June 6, according to the release. This year, teachers will be able to customize their kits to choose the most-needed, premium supplies to meet their individual needs.
Four Peaks Brewing Company President Jeremy Bolian said in the release that they are proud to support the local educators shaping the future.
“Teachers pour their hearts into their work, and too often, their own money too,” Bolian said. “Four Peaks For Teachers is our way of giving back—one supply kit, one grant, and yes, one pint at a time.”
In addition to providing free supply kits, Four Peaks for Teachers invites Arizona residents to nominate outstanding educators for a cash grant, the release noted.
Through the “Thank a Teacher” campaign, five teachers will each receive $1,000 cash grants, with one grand prize winner receiving $3,000 to support their work in whatever way they need the most.
Nominations open Tuesday, May 6, and close Thursday, June 5 at www.fourpeaksforteachers.org. Anyone 21 or older — including parents, former students and fellow educators — can submit a nomination. Winners will be notified on Friday, June 13.
This year, teachers with a valid ID will also receive $3 pints at the Four Peaks Pub in Tempe every Tuesday from May 6 through July 30, the release stated.
Since launching in 2011, the Four Peaks For Teachers program has provided more than 50,000 supply kits and more than $43,000 in teacher grants, totalling more than $500,000 in value to teachers throughout Arizona and across the Southwest.
Additional supply kit pickup locations throughout Arizona will also be available. Teachers can register for these events by visiting www.fourpeaksforteachers.org.
