Back to School 2008
Back to School 2008 is a community sponsored event, organized by the Community Foundation's Women's Initiative, to help kids from low income families in St. Clair County have a successful start to school.
Who is eligible?
- Back to School 2008 is intended for low income residents of St. Clair County
- Proof of St. Clair County residency is required
- Children must be present to receive supplies - no exceptions
What will be provided?
- Backpacks filled with school supplies for elementary and middle school kids
- Pre-School packets containing a reading book, coloring book and crayons
- Mobile Food Pantry Truck on site
- Quantity is limited and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis
How Can You Help?
Making a donation to help purchase supplies. We buy in large quantities and work with local businesses to maximize your donation.
- Donate Today
The Women's Initiative of the Community Foundation needs your help to provide 3,300 backpacks filled with school supplies to low income kids in St. Clair County. It only takes $13.00 to help one child receive the supplies they need to begin school. 100% of your donation will be used to purchase supplies for the program.
Other ways you can help:
- Donating requested school supplies at Curves for Women during the month of July. View participating locations and requested supplies »
- Donating new and gently used school clothing at the Salvation Army Thrift Store located at 729 Howard Street in Port Huron (view map)
Make a Donation by Check
Make checks payable to Community Foundation of St. Clair County with Back to School in the memo line and mail to*:
- Community Foundation of St. Clair County
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516 McMorran Blvd.
Port Huron, MI 48060 - Phone: (810) 984-4761
Fax: (810) 984-3394
*You may also drop off your donation at the address listed above.
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2008 Giveaway Events
- Algonac Area Backpack Giveaway
- Date & Time: August 18 from 5-7pm
- Location: Algonac High School - 2500 Taft Road, Algonac
- Port Huron Area Backpack Giveaway
- Date & Time: August 20 from 10:30am-2pm
- Location: McMorran Place/Community Foundation - 516 McMorran Blvd., Port Huron
- East China Area Backpack Giveaway
- Date & Time: August 21 from 4-6pm
- Location: East China Administration Building - 1585 Meisner Rd., East China
- Capac/Yale Area Backpack Giveaway
- Date & Time: August 22 from 10am-1pm
- Location: Capac Elementary School - 351 W. Kempf Court, Capac
Photos from previous events
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