Providing Backpacks and School Supplies to Students in Maricopa County’s Most Vulnerable Communities
Thanks to our generous supporters, more than 3,000 children have smiles on their faces after receiving backpacks and school supplies, equipping them to start the upcoming school year healthy and ready to learn.
In the 2024 summer backpack drive, we exceeded our campaign goal and raised more than $75,000 to support back-to-school readiness and provide supportive programming year-round at our eight Valleywise Health Family Resource Centers.
We reached our goal to serve over 3,000 students, but the need for support continues!
Many families still face ongoing challenges, and we aim to provide additional resources and assistance beyond the backpack drive. Every dollar donated will go toward providing additional supplies, backpacks and programming for Maricopa County’s most vulnerable communities through the Family Resource Centers at Valleywise Health.
“When you have kids, everything helps. Having a center provide a backpack not only sets my kids up for success but also helps out my family financially. Every bit counts and everything donated is appreciated.”
– Jocelyn, Martha and George Otero
Family Resource Center Family
“We are really grateful for having the Family Resource Center for the kids. It’s super convenient and has everything that the child needs. It’s really helpful that we get a backpack. We really appreciate it and are really grateful for it!”
– Lilly Zamora
Family Resource Center Family
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Derek Stapinski.
The 2024 Backpack Drive Was Made Possible By
