Hello!

Can you believe that this school year hasn't quite ended and we are looking forward to the next school year! We like to plan and in doing so we need your help!

Prior to the start of school each year CTSCD helps children begin their school year with tools they need for success! We collect donations of backpacks, supplies, and money to help equip children with the necessary school supplies they need to thrive as they start the school year.

In years past, all backpacks and supplies we collect have been given to children who are enrolled in foster care and/or are undergoing mental and behavioral health services. This year, our goal is to expand our reach to underrepresented communities to provide backpacks and supplies to children and youth who otherwise may not have access or the resources to start off the new school year with adequate supplies.

Items needed include: backpacks, pencils, pens, colored pencils, crayons, spiral one subject wide-rule notebooks, composition books wide-rule, erasers, glue sticks, Kleenex, Clorox wipes, wide-ruled lined paper, copy/printing paper reems, 2-pocket folders, highlighters, socks and underwear.

How can you help?

1. Drop off your donation at any of the following locations:

1528 Union Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704)867-1477
Northside Chicago: 2715 North Central Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60639 and (773) 360-1389
Southside Chicago: 56 E. 47Th. St., Chicago, IL. 60653 and (224) 259-2676
1140 Briargate Circle Columbia, SC 29210 (803)764-30112

2. CTSCD, Inc. will gladly arrange to pick up your gift.

3. You may also visit the Amazon Wishlist to make your donation:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/34H2MNOJXOUI5?ref_=wl_share

With gratitude,

CTSCD, Inc. Team

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CTS Community Development, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to help you identify the barriers to good mental and physical health and to provide resources and tools to guide you to a healthier you.

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