A new backpack. A full pencil box. A really good first day.

That's what every child deserves walking into one of Wayne Metro's 13 Head Start classrooms this fall. For a lot of our families, working hard and stretching every dollar, that's not a given.

Wayne Metro's Head Start program prepares young children for kindergarten and beyond, but a child can't focus on learning their letters when they're missing the basics their classmate next to them has. Crayons. Glue sticks. A folder with their name on it. Small things. Big difference.

Right now, families are counting down to August 31st, wondering how they'll cover it all. We want every child to walk in that first day already ready.

For over 55 years, Wayne Metro has shown up for Wayne County, for approximately 75,000 residents every year. This campaign is about showing up for our youngest neighbors before their very first day even starts.

When you give, you're making sure a child's first day starts the way it should: fully equipped, fully confident, fully ready.

Help us fill their backpacks.

If you would like to donate supplies before our school year starts on August 31st, please contact wmdevelopment@waynemetro.org.

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