Urgent Need: Salvation Army backpack and school supply drive seeks more donations
The Salvation Army is collecting backpacks and school supplies for disadvantaged children in the Carson City region. As this back to school campaign finishes up, the need has increased with more donations now being sought.
The Salvation Army has received calls from Lyon County asking for assistance as well. Many of the collection locations have been picked up and there does not seem to be as many supplies donated as last year. Children from Carson City School District, Silver State Charter School, and Douglas County School District will receive back packs and school supplies that are collected as well as families that come in from Lyon County.
Helping children succeed in school sometimes can be as simple as helping them be prepared and having the right supplies is the start of that preparation. The Salvation Army is asking for the community to help them partner with these underprivileged children to give them a good start toward success this school year. School Supply suggestions: back packs, pencils, pens, scissors, pencil sharpeners, pencil pouches, paper, note books, composite books, glues sticks, crayons/markers, highlighters, etc.
Since most of the drop off collection sites have been picked up The Salvation Army is asking for Back Packs, school supplies and monetary donations to be dropped off at their 661 Colorado St. Carson City, 89701 location. You can also call the office at 775-887-9120 and they can arrange to pick up donations. For more information or updates on the back to school drive go to The Salvation Army’s web page www.carsoncitysalarmy.org.
The Salvation Army located at 661 Colorado St. serves more than 18,000 people each year from Carson City and Douglas County helping with school supplies, emergency food, emergency lodging, utilities, holiday assistance, Summer Day Camp, Before School Care, and Summer Camp.
For more information on The Salvation Army’s Back to School Drive contact Christie Contreras at 775-887-9120.
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