This week marked the start of the YMCA of Greater Houston‘s school supply drive, “Operation Backpack.”
Having the right tools is a big part of being successful. The YMCA is working to give back to the Houston community and help children in-need ease into the new school year with a new backpack and school supplies. The goal is to reach 40,000 backpacks by Aug. 15.
How Does Operation Backpack Work
- Operation Backpack works just as you’ve probably imagined. Using a list of recommended school supplies (available on the YMCA’s website), donors will:
- Purchase a new backpack for a child in elementary or middle school.
- Buy school supplies and put them in the backpack.
- Write a note of encouragement to the child and put in the backpack.
- Drop off the backpack at any Houston YMCA or participating business, church, or organization drop-off location between now and Aug. 15th.
Donate Online
Another great way to participate in Operation Backpack is to make an online donation.
The online donations will go towards a $50 school supply shopping spree hosted by the YMCA. Donors can give a general gift or make a donation to a YMCA location of choice.
Be A Drop-Off Location
Operation Backpack will run from now through Aug. 15, so there’s still time to sign-up to be a drop-off location. It’s a perfect way help make donating to the program convenient and easy for people in your area. Just fill out the sign-up form on the YMCA’s Operation Backpack site and submit it.
For additional information or to find a YMCA near you, contact the YMCA of Greater Houston at 713-659-5566 or contact:
Elida Chavez
Association Advancement Department
713-758-9156
We’re happy to help as well. Feel free to contact us at info@tendenci.com or 281-497-6567.
This is such an awesome program! I can't wait to make a backpack…I'm thinking Hello Kitteh LOL
I've seen notices about this program at my Copperfield YMCA and support this drive to help kids thrive in school: I love, love, LOVED my school days and wish that every child might feel the same! (Might borrow your Hello Kitty idea, Katrina: I'm a fan!)
The time has come and it’s finally back to school for the little guys. I don’t know how the teachers deal with everything. Here in Florida the schools are so under budget the teachers don’t even have helpers for the kindergarten and first graders. Now this year some of the schools are actually asking for parents to send toilet paper as school supplies. Wow I can’t wait till next year to see these crazy school supply lists.
if you get 2 backpacks for school and keep them with general supplies even if you forget your book you still got stuff to write with and on.
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My daughter has 4 children & could really use this kind of help. How can she apply? She lives in Rosenberg, Tx.