A new backpack for a child can be an exciting part of going back to school. Now, imagine a child in a strange home environment (transition house) having to go to a new school.
Also, image how a mom might feel. “I’m on a fixed income and the gift of a new backpack takes a lot of financial stress from me. It also means my child will start the school year on the same foot as the other kids.”
It’s about a good day at school.
Approximately 80 backpacks are provided annually along with the following school supplies: a pencil case, 10 pencils, 10 pens, white erasers, coloured pencils, pencil sharpener, glue stick, ruler, and a few notebooks. Some have matching lunch bags.