Running Start for School: Supplies Drive

Running Start for School Supplies Drive
July 24th-August 2nd

Do something meaningful this summer!
Now, more than ever, families will need help purchasing the necessary school supplies for their children. But you can make a difference. Join the rest of the St. Francis of Assisi Youth Group and the Running Start for School program. We will donate school supplies and those supplies will be donated to families in our community. For more information, please visit the United Way website.


Then, we'll celebrate!
We’ll celebrate at the end of the drive with a party. One lucky student will win a free ticket for our Valley Fair trip on August 24th! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to benefit families in YOUR COMMUNITY.

How do I participate?
You can help by bringing in school supplies and encouraging others to do the same! Two bins will be placed in the church Gathering Space. If you are entering grades 6-8 then you will donate (and encourage others) to the middle school team. If you are entering grades 9-12 then you want to donate (and encourage others to donate) to the high school team. All items can be dropped off in the marked bins in the Gathering Space at church. Be sure to put your items in the right bin! Items will be collected on a regular basis and the scores will be updated.

Why should I get others to donate?
Because you want your team to win! Middle School students will battle High School students to see who can raise the most donations. The winning team will celebrate with a party at the end of the drive. The winning team will also have all participants names entered into a drawing for a free ticket to Valley Fair for our trip on August 24th! To be an official participant you must have items donated with your name placed in the bin. Others can donate on your behalf, just have them mark (in some way) that the items are on your behalf! You also should be present at the celebration party to claim your ticket if you win!

Want to do more?
Student leadership help is needed! Create posters or make fliers encouraging people to donate to this good cause. Maybe you’d like to help plan the celebration party at the end. All help is welcome—just talk to Carol! Those in the Confirmation program can take a leadership role in this event to count towards the service expectations for Confirmation Preparation.

Running Start for School: Supplies Wish List

Backpack - no wheels
Binder with zipper
Colored pencils - 12 count box non-short
Eraser - block
Folder - two pocket
Glue - 4 ounce washable bottle
Glue stick - .21 ounce washable
Highlighter - variety of colors
Markers (thick washable) - 10 count box
Markers (thin washable) - 10 count box
Pen - Red
Pencil box - 8” x 5”
Pencil pouch - fits 3-ringed binder
Pencil sharpener - covered
Pencils - #2
Pens - blue OR black
Ruler (inches and centimeters) - 12 inch
Scissors - kids blunt tip
Scissors - kids pointed tip
Spiral notebook - 70 sheets wide-lined
Spiral notebook - 70 sheets college ruled
Paper - wide lined - 150 count loose leaf
Paper - college ruled - 150 count loose leaf