Supply Classroom Essentials for Children in Need

Help children in need this fall by providing backpacks and school supplies to Friendship Place. Formerly known as the Community Council for the Homeless, Friendship Place is a leader in fighting homelessness and supporting formerly homeless individuals and families in our community. As a charter member, WHC has been involved with many Friendship Place initiatives, and we, along with other area congregations, are answering the call now to help 120 children by filling backpacks with items they need for the upcoming school year by Monday, August 17.

What’s needed for our backpacks?

For elementary school students, we’re requesting:

• #2 pencils

• Big erasers

• Composition books (wide ruled)

• Crayons

• Facial tissues

• Glue sticks

• Hand sanitizer

• Plastic school box (the type that hold pencils and other supplies)

• Scissors

• Pocket folders

For middle school students, we’re requesting:

• #2 pencils

• 3-inch 3-ring binders

• Book covers

• Glue sticks

• Highlighters

• Loose-leaf notebook paper (college ruled)

• Sticky notes

• Protractors

• Rulers

For high school students, we’re requesting:

• #2 pencils

• 3-inch 3-ring binders

• Ballpoint pens (blue or black)

• Book covers

• Colored pencils

• Composition books (college ruled)

• Highlighters

• Loose-leaf notebook paper (college ruled)

• Rulers

• Subject dividers

Bins at Temple and JBSC are available for your donations. For more information about the program and how you can help, contact Jayme Aronberg at jaronberg@friendshipplace.org.

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