DRIVE 4 SCHOOL SUPPLIES

You know that feeling of freshly sharpened pencils, clean folders, and brand-new supplies? Since 1999, we've worked to give students that back-to-school boost through our backpack program. But lately, we've seen a positive shift—many incredible local groups are stepping up with their own backpack drives, while teachers are still reaching into their own pockets to supply their classrooms.

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That’s why we’re launching something new: Drive 4 School Supplies – Fill a Box. Fuel a Future. Instead of focusing on individual backpacks, we’re shifting our support to whole classrooms. Most supplies end up being shared anyway, so we're directing help where it's needed most—supporting teachers and creating better learning environments for every student. 

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Our goal? Adopt 500 classrooms across Yuma District One, Crane, Somerton, and Gadsden schools—and give them each a big box of essentials to start the year strong.