The back-to-school season is an exciting time for students, but for families already working hard to cover the costs of food, rent and other essentials, the expense of getting ready for a new school year can be overwhelming.
That’s why our Student Life Shop is so important. Over the past few months, an incredible community effort has come together to prepare to support nearly 250 students living in Loveland.
Our back-to-school event is designed to give children an opportunity to make their own selections. Students get to choose a brand-new backpack that matched their personality and style. They also received school supplies selected specifically for their grade and school, along with additional essentials they can use throughout the school year.
Giving students the opportunity to choose their own backpack and supplies makes the experience about more than just meeting a need. It gives them a sense of choice, independence, and excitement as they prepare to walk into the new school year ready to learn.
An event like this takes months of preparation and we are especially grateful to Sharon, Betsey, Elizabeth, and Carolina, our event coordinators, who worked to make it all come together. They spent time securing donations, organizing supplies, packing backpacks, and making sure everything was ready for the children and families who attended.
We also want to thank the many volunteers and donors who helped make the event possible. From donating school supplies and personal care items to setting up stations, assisting families, and keeping everything moving on event day, so many people came together to help local students start the school year feeling prepared and confident.