At Interfaith Works, we believe that every child deserves the tools to start the school year successfully. Yet for many of our neighbors, the back-to-school season is a time of stress about having enough funds to get what their children need.

That is why we are stepping up – again – with our Back-to-School campaign. We believe big dreams start with a full backpack. And no parent should face this challenge alone.

Will you join us in helping fulfill a child’s dream?

With your partnership, we can provide 6,000 children with brand-new backpacks filled with age-appropriate school supplies. These resources are essential – not only to support learning, but to ensure children feel like they are starting the school year on an equal footing with their peers.

Your donation today will help a child start the school year with the tools they need and the confidence they deserve. Donate now!

There are several additional ways you can get involved:

Donate: Backpacks and School Supplies
Volunteer: Join us at the Essential Needs Center
Host a Donation Drive: Please contact Alice Salomon at asalomon@iworksmc.org

Interfaith Works (IW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides emergency shelter, supportive housing, essential needs, and employment programs to over 35,000 residents of Montgomery County, MD, every year.

While Montgomery County, a part of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, is considered affluent, more than 72,000 residents live on incomes below the federal poverty line.

Our mission: Supporting our neighbors in need by providing vital services and a pathway to greater stability.

Big Dreams Start With a Full Backpack