This month, several organizations are holding school supply drives and other events to help needy children get off to a good start this school year. Here are a few opportunities to help:
Get Ready for School
Angels For Kids, a non-profit group dedicated to helping children in their time of need, is looking for donations for their back-to-school event.
“We take children that need a boost in self esteem and whose parents don’t have the monetary means to provide them with haircuts and new clothes to a salon before school starts,” says Shanyn McCourt, founder and president of Angels For Kids.
The new outfits are bought specifically for them from a store of their choosing. In addition, the kids receive swag bags filled with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, nail polish, hair accessories, perfume, cologne and much more.
For more information or to make a donation, visit angelsforkidsfoundation.com.
Stuff the Bus
KinderCare is collaborating with other local groups to “Stuff the Bus” the week of August 11-15 at all of its 26 Northeast Ohio locations.
“We are partnering with NewsChannel5 and we are collecting school supplies,” says Amber Bowling, district manager at KinderCare Learning Center. “Each of our centers will donate the school supplies that are collected to their local school system.”
For more information about the event, visit kindercare.com or contact Amber Bowling at 330-322-0026.
Donate Supplies & Backpacks
Families can help donate school supplies and backpacks to local organizations hosting drives.
– The City Mission will be collecting donations until August 10 and also throughout the year. Visit thecitymission.org for collection sites and needed school supply lists or contact 216-431-3510 for any questions.
– To donate supplies to the Salvation Army in Painesville, visit use.salvationarmy.org or call 440-354-3774.
– Geauga County Job and Family Services is looking for donations of school supplies for its Help Me Learn Day(s) in August, call 440-285-9141, ext. 1263 for info.
– The program Operation Backpack runs until August 12. Visit operationbackpackGO.org for more information.
