14th Annual
Back to School Event

I want to be a Resource

I want to support Hope

I want to register

I want to be a vendor

This year, we will provide for thousands of Dallas County’s homeless and low-income children. For many, school supplies are difficult to acquire for families. For all, it will be a time that makes them feel special, and one that they will remember.
You can participate by filling wishes for specific children or by buying supplies for our undesignated drive
(virtually or to be delivered in-person).


Our goal is 2,000 backpacks!


This year funds raised through the sponsorship program will be used to purchase supplies and help cover costs of distributing over 10,000 Lbs of food to participants in need as well as fund actives so they are free to the guest who attend.

Ways you can help

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Your support brings hope and joy to the children in need.

Sponsor

This is a wonderful way for you or your business to gain exposure in conjunction with Dallas' most under served community. Sponsorship information is available here.

Volunteer

This is a wonderful way for you or your business, group, or social media followers to bring joy to families in need.  Volunteer Opportunities are available here

Organize your own Toy Drive (Virtual or in-person)

Host an undesignated drive to collect new toys or a Peer to Peer Fundraiser to raise funds for the event and let us do the shopping. Host a virtual Fundraiser using our Amazon Wish List

Utilize a virtual fundraising page

Receive a customized donation link so that your company or group can participate collectively to an online drive.

Donate

Make a monetary donation to the  Drive.

Become a Resource

Be a Vendor or Resource at our Back to School event events. Market your business, sell your products and grow your network. Limited spaces available, become a vendor now.

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Ideas for School Supplies by Grade Level

Elementary

Backpack, Lunchbag, #2 Pencils, Eraser, Pencil Box or Pencil Pouch, Pencil Sharpener, Pens, Colored Pencils, Highlighters
12 inch Ruler, 5 inch Blunt Tip or Point Tip Scissors, Gluestick, 4 oz. Glue, Wide Ruled 1 Subject Notebook, Composition Notebook, Loose Leaf Filler Paper Wide Rule, Folders, 3 Ring Binder or Zipper Binder, Crayons, Markers, Watercolor Paint, Ruled Index Cards, Compass with Measuring Guide, Book Covers or BookSox, Tissues, Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer

Middle School

Backpack, Lunchbag, #2 Pencils, Eraser, Pencil Sharpener, Pens, Highlighters, Markers, 12 inch Ruler, Tape, Scissors, USB Flash Drive, TI Calculator, Ruled Index Cards, Folders, One Subject Spiral Notebooks, Composition Notebook, Loose Leaf Filler Paper Wide Rule, 3 Ring Binder or Zipper Binder, 3 Ring Binder Hole Punch, Tabbed Dividers, Reinforcements, Stapler, Weekly Planner, Book Covers, Combination Lock, Locker Accessories

High School

Backpack, 3-ring binder, No. 2 pencils, Mechanical pencils, Colored pencils, Pencil sharpener, Erasers, Pens, Spiral-bound or composition notebooks, Loose-leaf notebook paper (Most teachers ask that high school students use the college-ruled variety.), Ruler, 3-hole punch that fits into a 3-ring binder, Pencil case that fits in a binder, Binder dividers with pockets are good for loose papers, Pocket folders, Folders that fit in binders, Calendar or planner for scheduling or recording assignments, Drawing paper, Construction paper, Glue sticks, 4-ounce bottle of white glue, Scotch tape, Mini stapler, Scissors, Water-based markers, Index cards, ruled and unruled, Highlighters, Calculator or mobile phone with calculator

College

Electronic storage media such as memory cards and USB flash drives, Stapler and staples, Printer paper (if you decide to bring a printer), Pens and pencils, Pencil holder and sharpener, Notebooks, Folder with pockets, Labels of various sizes.