Children are expected to have back packs, pens and pencils, tissues, glue, scissors, hand sanitizer, pocket folders and more. These items can cost between $50 and $100.
Many low-income parents are struggling across America due to the slowing economy and rising prices. Some families are forced to choose between food or school supplies. That means many children begin the school year without the necessary school supplies. For those kids, school can be a discouraging prospect.
CityTeam Ministries is gathering backpacks and back-to-school supplies for children who come from low-income families. The ministry's goal is that each child who receives a backpack from CityTeam will have all the supplies needed to start the school year completely equipped and ready to succeed. CityTeam partners with local schools to get the needed supply lists, ensuring that the children receive age-appropriate materials.
It's one way that they become the hands and feet of Christ as they interact with the needy.
At present, CityTeam's program coordinates with the centers they're operating in San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland, California; Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington and Philadelpia.
Go to our Web site if you can help the Backpacks for Success Program.
