Beneficiaries: Wyatt Academy and Joyful Journeys
Many low-income families struggle to make ends meet, living paycheck to paycheck. There isn't enough money to afford basic school supplies and a backpack.
UNDERSTANDING THE COST
At retail, a backpack and supplies can range from $95 (Elementary) to $120 (High School). When these supplies are not available, classwork and homework often go undone, and by the 3rd grade, these students are, on average, already two years behind their peers in reading and math. Lacking these supplies can also destabilize a student's self-esteem and confidence in that classroom.
UNITE WITH US AND HELP BUILD A PATH OUT OF POVERTY
With inflation rising, we anticipate that the 2024-25 school year will continue to be challenging for families already living paycheck to paycheck, leaving little left for items like essential school supplies. Our Back-to-School program aims to level the playing field while also relieving the financial burden for parents. With summer just around the corner, children are excited to finish up the school year and have adventures. But with the Denver Chapter of IFMA, we’re already thinking about the new school year! This program is made possible through the generosity of people like you. (Special thanks also to our Community Service Committee.)
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It's not too early to help - thank you for your support! These are the items needed:
- Full-sized backpacks
- Expo fine tip dry-erase markers
- Cardinal economy 3-ring 1" binders
- Two pocket folders
- #2 pencils, pre-sharpened
- Elmer's glue sticks
- Westcott Right/Left-hand scissors
- BIC blue ballpoint pens, medium
- 24 pack assorted colors crayola crayons
- Rarlan Highlighters, chisel tip, 96 count bulk pack
- Oxford Spiral Notebook 6 pk, college ruled paper 8x10-1/2
- Oxford Composition Notebooks, wide rules paper, 9-3/4 x 7-1/2 marble covers, 100 sheets, 12 pk
- Mintra Office Filler Paper, college ruled, 600 sheets 6-pk of 100
- Crayola Broad lined markers, bulk, 12 marker pk w/10 colors
- Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, pre-sharpened for teachers 12 assorted colored, pk of 24.