Events
Backpack to School Giveaway
May 31 - August 31, 2012
Back to School Supplies Needed!
2 foldersTissues
Pencil sharpener
2 glue sticks
Box of #2 pencils
Highlighters
Pencil box
Calculator
Index cards
Box of 8 markers
Box of 24 crayons
Box of 12 or 24 colored pencils
12" Ruler
Eraser
Black & red pens
Lined filler paper
Spiral notebooks
Backpack to School Giveaway 2012
For many families in need, even the purchase of paper, pencils, pens and crayons is a hardship these days - but they still want to equip their children for success. Last year, thanks to friends like you, more than 350 boys and girls received backpacks filled with school supplies!This year, we will need to fill more than 400 backpacks before August 31st.
Here's how you can help:
- Purchase a NEW solid color backpack
- Fill it with supplies from the list above
- Drop the backpack off at the Mission at 156 Plymouth Avenue North before August 31
If you don't have time to buy a backpack, click here to make a gift, and we'll buy and fill one for you!


