Back-to-School Time! Where Can You Help?
10 July 2018
Julianne Shenk
JBS Nonprofit Consulting
I thought I would release August’s blog a little early…
It is back-to-school time! You will start to see the school
supply lists posted at your local box and grocery stores. The kiddos get
excited to pick out their new folders and pencils and lunchboxes and markers…
There are too many parents that can’t afford the yearly
back-to-school trip. Luckily there are programs in place to those that need
help. Whether it be a local church, YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, or even the
local schools, you will be able to find a program that collect school supplies
for those in need.
I live in Austin, Texas and each
year the local city government employees hold a big “Build a Backpack &
School Supplies Drive”. A comprehensive list of needs is published ahead of the
event along with drop off information. Volunteers and city employees stuff
backpacks after close of business and arrange for distribution. Follow the link for more information:
http://www.austintexas.gov/buildabackpack
Check out your local government
website to see if they participate in a like program. Peruse the bulletin board
of your local churches, grocery stores, community centers, etc. If you can’t locate
an event, start one yourself! Get the neighborhood kids involved! If you need help, check back in a few days for
a step-by-step guide to starting your own backpack drive!
*A great way to get started is to
pick up a few sets of pens or markers, or notebooks at the dollar store or
local big box store when you are running your regular errands or school
shopping for your kids. Get your kids involved by picking out an item for a
child in need.
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