The demand for backpacks and supplies will increase for Pine Street Community Development Center Inc.’s backpack program, expected to serve 1,000 children this year.
Now in its fifth year, the Pine Street Community Back to School Backpack Program provides students K-12 with a backpack and the exact supplies from lists issued by grade and classrooms.
The program aims to serve local children from low to moderate income families, but any who register are going to receive a backpack according to project administrator GeTAG Heuer,swisswatches Breitling, Longines,na Ester.omegawatchand you can buy a Omega watch or compare luxury Omega watches.
Ester describes the program as a open to all, and registration is the only requirement to receive assistance.
“There’s no criteria or filling out income forms. We don’t ask for an electric bill; we just take you at your word,” said Ester.We offer a great selection of Athletic nike shoes,like salereplicashoes,
The program is open to “anyone in need.Nothing can come between a woman and her ladiesshoes which is why our online shoe.” This means, Ester explained, any family that has experienced hardship, a loss of income or loss of work may receive help.
Since the program’s inception, Conway Public Schools has been the group’s focus, though efforts are made to serve any child whose family requests assistance.
Ester said she recently received an honor of recognition from the Conway Schools Board of Education for Pine Street’s dedication to local students and their families.
“We realize how hard it is for some families to come up with funds not only for school supplies but clothing, shoes, haircuts and getting a child groomed and ready. This is a cost that is hard for someone who is on a fixed income and trying to make ends meet. We realize we can’t do everything, but if we can take one piece of that puzzle for them,” said Ester. “We know we’re in economic uncertainty and school supplies are high. People are struggling.”
According to Ester, a study conducted by the group revealed the average cost for a backpack and school supplies to meet local requirements is about $50.
Donations and wholesale purchasing lower that average to about $16 per order for Pine Street.
Numerous grants, fundraisers, donors and sponsors make filling the orders possible, Ester said.
City and county leaders and groups from Hendrix College, the University of Central Arkansas and Central Baptist College provide volunteers to organize fundraisers, backpack stuffing, registration and distribution.
Ester said about 35 employees of Hewlett-Packard have committed to helping with distribution this year.
The group served 900 children in 2011, 600 in 2010 and 500 in 2009.
In four years, 2,300 children have received assistance in starting the school year.
Backpacks are distributed from the educational wing of Pleasant Branch Baptist Church, located at 601 Spruce Street in Conway. At distribution, families are offered a meal and students receive haircuts or vouchers for haircuts.
Registration begins Saturday, July 21 at Pleasant Branch Baptist Church between 10 a.m. and noon. Another registration event will be held the following Saturday,Authorised breitlingwatches Stockists. Large Mens Breitling Watch range. July 28 during the same hours.
Now in its fifth year, the Pine Street Community Back to School Backpack Program provides students K-12 with a backpack and the exact supplies from lists issued by grade and classrooms.
The program aims to serve local children from low to moderate income families, but any who register are going to receive a backpack according to project administrator GeTAG Heuer,swisswatches Breitling, Longines,na Ester.omegawatchand you can buy a Omega watch or compare luxury Omega watches.
Ester describes the program as a open to all, and registration is the only requirement to receive assistance.
“There’s no criteria or filling out income forms. We don’t ask for an electric bill; we just take you at your word,” said Ester.We offer a great selection of Athletic nike shoes,like salereplicashoes,
The program is open to “anyone in need.Nothing can come between a woman and her ladiesshoes which is why our online shoe.” This means, Ester explained, any family that has experienced hardship, a loss of income or loss of work may receive help.
Since the program’s inception, Conway Public Schools has been the group’s focus, though efforts are made to serve any child whose family requests assistance.
Ester said she recently received an honor of recognition from the Conway Schools Board of Education for Pine Street’s dedication to local students and their families.
“We realize how hard it is for some families to come up with funds not only for school supplies but clothing, shoes, haircuts and getting a child groomed and ready. This is a cost that is hard for someone who is on a fixed income and trying to make ends meet. We realize we can’t do everything, but if we can take one piece of that puzzle for them,” said Ester. “We know we’re in economic uncertainty and school supplies are high. People are struggling.”
According to Ester, a study conducted by the group revealed the average cost for a backpack and school supplies to meet local requirements is about $50.
Donations and wholesale purchasing lower that average to about $16 per order for Pine Street.
Numerous grants, fundraisers, donors and sponsors make filling the orders possible, Ester said.
City and county leaders and groups from Hendrix College, the University of Central Arkansas and Central Baptist College provide volunteers to organize fundraisers, backpack stuffing, registration and distribution.
Ester said about 35 employees of Hewlett-Packard have committed to helping with distribution this year.
The group served 900 children in 2011, 600 in 2010 and 500 in 2009.
In four years, 2,300 children have received assistance in starting the school year.
Backpacks are distributed from the educational wing of Pleasant Branch Baptist Church, located at 601 Spruce Street in Conway. At distribution, families are offered a meal and students receive haircuts or vouchers for haircuts.
Registration begins Saturday, July 21 at Pleasant Branch Baptist Church between 10 a.m. and noon. Another registration event will be held the following Saturday,Authorised breitlingwatches Stockists. Large Mens Breitling Watch range. July 28 during the same hours.
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