Families and educators are preparing for the new academic year by seeking support for under-resourced classrooms. Community initiatives include backpack drives and food giveaways. Central Union Mission's Operation Backpack invites donations at the Comprehensive Family Resource Center. Hyattsville is collecting various school supplies for local students. WGTS radio collaborates with the Salvation Army to collect essential school materials at summer pop-ups. Housing Up aims to distribute 800 backpacks and accepts monetary contributions. Duke DC Women's Forum also provides resources for children affected by domestic violence.
Give DC and Arlington students backpacks stuffed with school supplies as part of Central Union Mission's Operation Backpack. Donations can be dropped off at Comprehensive Family Resource Center (through August 15, Northeast DC).
You can help meet Housing Up's goal of distributing 800 backpacks to area youth by making a monetary contribution or buying supplies from their Walmart wishlist (through August 22, virtual).
Support disadvantaged students by donating markers, pencils, glue, scissors, and other learning supplies at a local Andrews Federal Credit Union location (through August 15, various participating locations).
Duke DC Women's Forum is providing school resources to children served by the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Donors are encouraged to order from the organization's Amazon wishlist and volunteer to pack backpacks for distribution (through August 16, virtual, event address provided at registration).
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