StreetWise Backpack Day 2018

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Backpack Day Event | July 28, 2018 | Volunteer Sign-Up

StreetWise would like to invite you to assist with our Annual Backpack Day event on Saturday, July 28th! This event is designed to provide children of families living below the poverty level with the appropriate and necessary supplies needed for the upcoming school year. Due to many of our client families’ financial situations, they are unable to provide their children with proper school supplies. Through various school supply drives and individual donations from the community, we strive to ensure that every child is given every opportunity for success despite their family’s circumstances.

When: Saturday, July 28, 2017 (9:30am – 2:30pm)

Where: StreetWise Georgia | 1770 Cedars Rd. Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Contact Email: Send us an email!

Contact Phone: (678) 985-9915

Event Description:

Of all the reasons that a child could list for why they wouldn’t want to go back to school… not having what they need shouldn’t be one of them!

-StreetWise Georgia

Our Annual Backpack Day event is held at our primary StreetWise Georgia location in Lawrenceville. All families that receive assistance have been preregistered at our and have set appointment times. First, a short program featuring a gospel presentation helps to ensure that everyone who attends understands that we are gladly giving in the name of Jesus Christ and that he has made a way for us to have hope in Him!

The families are then escorted to where the children receive their very own backpack, packed specially for their grade and gender. As an added bonus, all parents that attend the program will leave with groceries for their entire household!

Through donations from generous members of our community and taking a Saturday to volunteer your time, the StreetWise Georgia Backpack Day event will ensure that every child receives every opportunity to succeed this school year!

If you would like to volunteer for this event, simply use the sign-up form at the bottom of this page!

[column-group] [column]Want to donate backpacks and supplies for Backpack Day 2018? Donations may be delivered to our Lawrenceville location, Monday-Friday | 9am-4pm All donations must be delivered to StreetWise by Wednesday, July 25th.

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[column]Would you rather donate money toward the cost of completed backpacks? You may donate in advance by visiting our PayPal Donation Page. $45 for an elementary student and $55 for a high school student.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is there an age requirement for volunteering?

A: Volunteers may be as young as 8 years old. However, volunteers younger than 11 will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Q: Do I need special training for the Backpack Day?

A: Training is minimal. All you need is a lending hand, a giving heart, and a Saturday to spare for the betterment of our community! This opportunity is perfect for new volunteers to visit our facility and discover what StreetWise Georgia is all about!

Q: What should I wear?

A: Something in which you feel comfortable performing manual labor. Close-toed shoes are required.

Q:How does this event help StreetWise Georgia achieve its overall mission?

A: While the StreetWise Annual Backpack Day's purpose is to share school supplies with a large number of children in a single day, we also ensure that every client family that attends is made aware that we are gladly giving in the name of Jesus.

Q: Where should I park?

A: Volunteer Parking will be toward the back side and Suite #600 side of the facility as space will allow.