Back-To-School Supplies Sought For Needy Tri-Valley Kids

TRI-VALLEY, CA — With another school year on the way, Tri-Valley Haven is seeking community support for an ever-rising need of school supplies for local children. The nonprofit organization invites the citizens of Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore to help needy Tri-Valley kids start the school year on a high note by donating backpacks, calculators and other essentials.

Since 2012, the number of children served by the Tri-Valley Haven’s back to school distribution has risen by almost 20 percent, the organization said.

Donations can be delivered to Tri-Valley Haven’s community building, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3663 Pacific Avenue, Livermore. The last day to donate is Thursday, August 1.

Tri-Valley Haven's back-to-school wishlist includes:

• Backpacks, backpacks, backpacks!
• Binder paper (wide & college rule)
• Binders
• Notebooks (marbled or wired)
• Scissors
• Glue Sticks
• Pens (red, blue & black ink)
• Colored Pencils
• Pencils
• Highlighters
• Calculators (graphing, scientific or elementary)
• Protractors
• Target Gift Cards
• Markers
• Erasers
• Rulers
• Crayons

For questions on needed supplies, please email ralph@trivalleyhaven.org or phone (925) 667-2702.