Prepare for Success provides backpacks to low income Howard County students

  

 Do you know that 12,177 children in Howard County Schools receive federally funded school meals?  Last year over 2,300 students were served by the Prepare for Success program in providing backpacks and school supplies.  Since its inception over 26,000 backpacks have been distributed. The current year drive is now on for the upcoming school year.  Here is some information on the program administered through the Community Action Council:

"HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

To get the most supplies for the lowest prices, PFS makes wholesale purchases from a national education supplier. Our price of a backpack filled with required supplies average out to about $25 per student. That’s far less than the cost of buying retail at local stores.

WHEN DO YOU NEED DONATIONS?

ANYTIME is a great time to contribute. Our major drive is during the summer. BUT since PFS has a year-round cycle we can use support anytime.

WHAT IF I WANT TO COLLECT SUPPLIES OR HAVE SUPPLIES TO DONATE?

Great!! You can donate supplies at any number of locations throughout Howard County. You or your group can start collecting now and then make a drop off at your local library, county recreation center, Columbia village center, or CA sports facility between July 10th and August 18th. Many businesses elect to run their own collection program and then turn to PFS to assist with the distribution. We welcome these partnerships. Contributions are tax deductible. Community Action Council is a 501 (c)(3) organization."

 There are two ways to send contributions for this program:

1)  Send check payable to “Community Action Council/PFS” to:

Community Action Council / PFS

6751 Columbia Gateway Drive

Columbia, MD 21046

2) Donate online at:

https://www.cac-hc.org/get-involved/donate-2/

Select "Prepare for Success" under the donation restriction box.

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