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Family Service Seeks Back to School Sponsors for Children
Sponsor or donate to help improve the Back to School experience for children in need
The back to school season is a difficult time of year for many families – lists of supplies can be long and costly. This year, those challenges are all the more daunting given COVID-19 and the financial pressures facing so many families. Families with children in elementary school through high school spent an average of $696.70 per household on back to school clothing, supplies and technology items last year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. And most of these school supplies are necessary regardless of whether classes are held on site or virtually.
You can help by sponsoring a child or by donating new clothes, backpacks and other supplies.
If you become a sponsor, Family Service Association of Bucks County will provide you with the grade level, age and clothing sizes of a specific child so you can fill a backpack with supplies, a lunch box and a new outfit. This is a great option if you’re already planning to shop for your child or grandchild, and Family Service is happy to honor age or grade level requests depending on availability. Groups or companies are welcome to sponsor multiple children.
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Last year, thanks to generous donations from individuals, organizations and corporations, we were able to provide 308 children with new backpacks filled with supplies, many including back to school outfits, as well.
All donated items go to Family Service clients, or children of clients between the ages of 4 and 18 years old, with demonstrated need.
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To become a sponsor or to donate, contact Kim Strong, Development Coordinator, at 215.757.6916, ext. 218 or kstrong@fsabc.org.
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Family Service Association of Bucks County is a nonprofit social service organization with locations throughout Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Family Service’s mission is to listen, care and help. Every day. Since 1953, Family Service has been improving the lives of individuals, children and families, doing whatever it takes to help them overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Visit www.fsabc.org to donate, volunteer or learn more about how Family Service helped nearly 30,000 children, teens and adults last year.