For many children living in poverty, back to school season brings more worry than excitement. Without new clothes or basic supplies, they feel unprepared and embarrassed — often too anxious to focus on learning.
The Back to School Fund exists to change that. By providing essential items like backpacks, notebooks, pencils, shoes, and outfits, you make sure children start the year with dignity and hope.
Imagine walking into class on the first day without a backpack, with shoes that don’t fit, or with nothing to write on. For children already facing challenges at home, this added stress can make school feel impossible.
When you give, you’re not just buying supplies — you’re giving a child the confidence to raise their hand, to smile at classmates, to believe they belong.
In Eastern Kentucky, students received backpacks filled with supplies after floods devastated their community. Instead of falling behind, they returned to school ready to learn. Back to School
In Guatemala, a young girl proudly carried her very first new school bag, no longer worried about borrowing from others. Inside the Backpack Lies Choice, Agency, Style, and Self
In Ethiopia, children beamed as they opened boxes of notebooks and pencils funded by generous donors like you. Their excitement turned classrooms into places of possibility. Stocked Up for Now
These small moments create lifelong change.
$25 provides one child with a new school outfit.
$50 equips one student with a full set of school supplies.
$100 ensures a child has both clothing and supplies for the school year.
$250 provides a back to school shopping trip for five children
$500 bestows an entire classroom with supplies for the year.
With your gift, you can transform back-to-school season from a time of worry into a season of joy. You’ll give children the chance to step into their classrooms proud, prepared, and ready to thrive.
