2019 Backpack Project Date is August 31, 10 am - noon
About the Project
Many local Detroit students and their families struggle to afford basic school supplies. In response to this need, the Iroquois Wise Coalition hosts an annual backpack and school supplies giveaway. We are hoping to supply 100 area school children with backpacks and school supplies needed for the upcoming academic year. In addition to the backpacks and supplies, we are giving several books to our youngest readers and a canvas tote of supplies to preschoolers.
The children will select a backpack and then choose the supplies think they will need for school. There will be multiple tables set up each featuring a different set of school supplies. Students and their guardians can choose a certain number of items from each table. For example, one table might have loose leaf paper, notebooks, and binders then students will get to choose from these items. This setup allows children to "shop" for their supplies and we hope that this results in the students having the supplies they really need as well as pride in their items.
The backpacks will be given away to the children on Saturday, August 31st. All children receiving a backpack will be required to sign up in advance by calling the church (313) 921-2667 or filling out the registration form available at the church.
A snack will be provided for the families who attend.
Kathleen Krasity provided all photos from last year's project.
The children will select a backpack and then choose the supplies think they will need for school. There will be multiple tables set up each featuring a different set of school supplies. Students and their guardians can choose a certain number of items from each table. For example, one table might have loose leaf paper, notebooks, and binders then students will get to choose from these items. This setup allows children to "shop" for their supplies and we hope that this results in the students having the supplies they really need as well as pride in their items.
The backpacks will be given away to the children on Saturday, August 31st. All children receiving a backpack will be required to sign up in advance by calling the church (313) 921-2667 or filling out the registration form available at the church.
A snack will be provided for the families who attend.
Kathleen Krasity provided all photos from last year's project.