HELP KIDS SUCCED SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

Helping kids succeed in school means giving them the tools they need.

Many students go to school unprepared because their family is not able to afford necessary school supplies, especially new ones, for their children. Up to 9% of families with children attending schools within the Thompson School District will need additional help this 2010-2011 school year.

Every year the Help Kids Succeed (HKS) program provides brand new backpacks filled with new school supplies to children in need throughout the district. Each Spring and Summer the HKS committee raises funds and gathers donated school supplies from local businesses and community members. Volunteers help pack backpacks and deliver them to schools in time for registration.

The Help Kids Succeed program was developed in 2002 by representatives from community organizations and businesses such as Agilent and United Way, who recognized the need for students to have new school supplies to succeed throughout the school year. It is the belief that every child should start the school year out right that helps this program continue.

In 2009, HKS provided 1,100 backpacks to children in need. Through business partnerships and community volunteers this program has no administrative costs, we are happy to say that 100% of your donation goes toward providing school supplies to children in need within our community.

Give a gift today and you can help kids succeed!

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