We Need Your Help!

Join our BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION Fundraising Campaign and help us equip 1,000 local youth with school supply-filled backpacks!

Why It Matters:
Many children from low-income families start school without the tools they need to succeed. Studies show that having their own school supplies improves grades, behavior, self-esteem, and attitudes toward learning.

3 Ways to Support:

1) DONATE A NEW BACKPACK! Drop-off: Bring NEW BACKPACKS to Tea’s Me Community Café located at 3967 N. Illinois Street (Mon–Sat, 9AM–5PM), July 1st–15th. Tea's Me Community Café is serving as a collection site with a goal of gathering 250 new backpacks for local students.

2) SHOP OUR AMAZON WISH LIST! Amazon Wish List: Shop online and ship directly to us!

3) MAKE A FINANCIAL GIFT:
Your tax-deductible gift helps students thrive!

$25 = 1 backpack with supplies
$250 = 10 backpacks with supplies
$500= 20 backpacks with supplies
$2,500 = 100 backpacks with supplies

INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF THE BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION? BECOME A COMMUNITY VENDOR!
Join us on Sunday, July 26th from 2-4PM at our free Back to School Celebration! Community Vendor registration is just $50 (tables, chairs & tent included). Register today!

Your support empowers youth through literacy, fitness, and character development. Let’s help our future stars shine—THANK YOU!

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