Community Corner
Due 8/6: Help Outfit Kids for UCM Back to School
Donate new backpacks or funds to help purchase school supplies so students living in hardship have a chance to succeed at school!
Help students who are living in hardship tobe ready to succeed for the Fall School Year!
School Supplies = Creativity, Literacy, Empowerment, and Self-Esteem for Kids in Need
The new school year starts this year in Fairfax County on Aug 27 -- and UCM’s annual Back to School Campaign is ready for your donations! We rely on community donations for new backpacks and financial gifts that will outfit local students whose families are struggling to make ends meet.
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For our campaign flyer (pdf), click here. For our Back to School webpage, click here.
Donations are needed no later than Monday, Aug. 6 at UCM at 7511 Fordson Rd., Alexandria VA 22306. The main office is open weekdays, from 9am - 5.30pm. (Or email us if you need help for a large delivery.)
Find out what's happening in Greater Alexandriafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Many thanks for the new backpacks and funds that are already coming in -- especially via our UCM Back to School Amazon WishList -- and to the organizations who are hosting collection drives, including many vacation bible schools and faith communities like Good Shepherd Catholic Church.
Contact Courtney Sewell, UCM Development Associate, with questions at courtney.sewell@ucmagency.org. We would be happy to customize a flyer for your group’s collection drive and to help publicize your group’s drive, too!
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Host a Collection Drive. Collect backpacks or funds to purchase school supplies.
Donate Funds to UCM. Donate now online: $20 will outfit one child with supplies to fill a backpack; $40 will provide a child with both a backpack and supplies. You can also mail (or drop off) a check payable to UCM at 7511 Fordson Rd., Alexandria VA 22306 (please write "School supplies" in memo line).
Donate Backpacks. Purchase new backpacks from the store of your choice -- or shop online at our UCM Back to School Amazon Wish List. Your purchases will ship directly to UCM's office!
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Reminder: Deadline is Monday, August 6, 2018! Thanks for caring! Learn more about United Community Ministries and how you can help families and children achieve self-reliance at www.ucmagency.org. Volunteer opportunities for all ages too!
