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NorthRidge Church Collecting Backpacks And School Supplies
Drive lasts until Aug. 29. Those interested in donating can get a list of needed items, or order via Amazon and have the items delivered.
PLYMOUTH, MI —With school starting and many families still suffering financially because of the pandemic, NorthRidge Church is collecting backpacks and school supplies for families in need, foster care closets and schools. The collection drive began Aug. 9 and lasts through Aug. 29, according to the church.
The drive is the latest effort by the church to help out during the pandemic. According to a release, the church collected gloves and masks for first responders and hospitals when those items were in need early in the pandemic. Later, NorthRidge held a food drive in which it gathered and distributed 33,000 pounds of food.
"We realize this past year has been challenging and stressful for families, with the loss of jobs, income and healthcare coverage. Added to that, some families have battled with COVID and experienced the loss of loved ones," said Brad Powell, NorthRidge's senior pastor. "Statistically, children are impacted the most in these situations. Everything that had been routine, including school, changed for them.
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"NorthRidge wants to assist families with children in need by providing backpacks and supplies to start school successfully. I've always found that when our NorthRidge family is given a vision of how we can help, they never hesitate to get involved."
Church officials said that people who would like to participate should text the word BACKPACK to 31616 in order to receive a shopping list for in-store purchases. The items then can be dropped off during designated times at one of the NorthRidge campuses:
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- Plymouth, 4955 N. Territorial Rd.
- Brighton, 7555 Brighton Rd.
- Grosse Ile, 24200 Meridian Rd.
There also is a way to participate for people more comfortable ordering items from Amazon. The items can be shipped directly to the church or delivered by the person making the donation.
According to the church, drop-off hours are weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Plymouth location, and during weekend service times at all NorthRidge locations.
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