Nonprofit
Back-to-School Supply Resource Kits
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Description
Back-to-School Supply Kit Volunteer Opportunity
Positive academic experiences are essential to building confidence and unlocking the potential of children in our community. You can help create these opportunities by assembling much-needed school supply kits for students in need!
How You Can Help
- Purchase items from the materials list below or
- Organize a school or workplace supply drive
- All donated items must be new
Volunteer Hours
- Earn 2 community service hours per completed kit or item purchased from our Amazon wish list
- Each kit must include:
- A minimum of 5 items
- A book bag
- No limit to the number of hours you can earn!
Amazon Wish List:
Drop-Off & Mailing Information
Children’s Home Society of Florida
Attn: Julie Young
3335 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Drop-off hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (no holidays)
Important Steps to Receive Volunteer Hours
- Create a profile:
- chsfl.volunteerhub.com
- Register under: “Back to School Resource Kits”
- Once completed, record your donation:
- https://chsfl.org/chs-gifts/
- Submit proof of mailing or delivery for verification
Questions? Contact: Julie.Young@chsfl.org
Elementary School Kit Items
- 1” 3-ring binder
- Pens
- Blunt tip scissors
- Composition book
- #2 pencils
- Erasers
- Glue sticks
- Highlighters
- Colored pencils
- Crayons
- Washable markers
- Wide-ruled paper (2 packs)
- 2-pocket folders with prongs
- Basic calculator
- Headphones
- 2 spiral notebooks (wide ruled, 70ct)
- Dry erase marker
- Pencil box
Middle/High School Kit Items
- 2” 3-ring binder
- Dividers
- Pens
- 2 college-ruled notebooks
- Mechanical pencils
- Erasers
- Flash drive
- Highlighters
- Earbuds
- Pencil pouch
- College-ruled paper (2 packs)
- 2-pocket folders with prongs
- Index cards
- Ruler
- Scientific/graphing calculator
About Children’s Home Society of Florida
Founded in 1902, CHS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and families overcome challenges and reach their full potential. We believe in the strength of every child and work every day to support their success.
Great opportunity for students, families, and busy adults, no age requirement!
Please share with anyone needing volunteer hours.
CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA, REGISTRATION #CH180, IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE UNDER THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Consumer-Services. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
