Back To School Supplies Needed For Low Income Students

Back to school already.

Most parents don’t have a problem filling the list of their child for back to school items. Some parents can’t even afford a book bag.

A teacher tells the story of her students coming in with plastic bags from a grocery store. Her low income students struggle to keep that bag from ripping under the weight of heavy books.

Scott Reese, an urban missionary from Chicago Heights, wants to change all that. He is helping students from Ford Heights, Chicago Heights and Englewood to go back to school with all their supplies, in a book bag.

“Christ Cares is collecting School Supplies to help needy children,” said Reese. “ “Supplies are being collected for all age groups,” added Reese.

Donation boxes are currently set up at the 7 Eleven at 3401 Chicago Road in Steger and the Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library located at 54 East 31rst Street in Steger during business hours.

Supplies can also be dropped off on Monday August 22 at New Life Baptist Church of Chicago Heights between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 1633 Wilson Ave in Chicago Heights.

Supplies needed:

pens, pencils,

Composition Notebook Wide Ruled,

Crayons, colored pencils, washable Markers

Facial Tissues

3 ring notebook and Filler Paper,

rulers, erasers,

Glue Stick,

Highlighters

Pocket Folders, Assorted Colors

Scissors

Spiral Notebooks

Calculators

Last year, hundreds of students were able to go to school with the supplies needed due to the generosity of scout groups, churches and the public.

One item or several items will help one child.

If you need additional information call Christ Cares' Director Rev. Scott Reese at 708-539-8939.