Help provide school supplies for children experiencing homelessness with HTLC’s 2023 Backpack Drive

HTLC partners with School on Wheels Massachusetts in support of its mission to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of Massachusetts students experiencing homelessness.

One of the ways we support this programming is by helping provide backpacks full of school supplies to students at the start of the school year. This year we are focusing on students in grades Kindergarten through second grade, and we need your help! You can support this initiative by dropping off supplies for backpacks by August 20. We will assemble the backpacks after worship on that sunday. If you are unable to shop for supplies at the moment, you can also support this initiative by making a monetary donation.

Supplies needed:

Focus on Grades K through 2
  • 17” inch grade appropriate backpack
  • Large Pencil Box
  • Ear Buds (if available)
  • Crayons 16 or 24 Pack
  • Washable Broad Tip Markers (8, 10 or 12 pack)
  • 8 Pencils
  • Large Pencil Sharpener w/Lid
  • 1 Large Eraser
  • 1 Flexible or Plastic Ruler
  • 2 Glue Sticks
  • 1 Blunt Scissors
  • 2 Pocket Folders (different colors)
  • 1 Single Subject Notebook
  • 1 Book selection, K – 2
  • 1 Inspirational Note