Thank you for helping us make our first month of our Summer of Service such a success! In July, we will get a early start with our annual backpack/school supply drive for children at Larkspur Elementary and other area schools in conjunction with the North Central Convening of Churches. Throughout the month, we will stuff backpacks with all the required supplies for first and second graders so that they have what they need for school on their very first day!
Project: Backpack and School Supplies for Central Convening of Churches
Priority Donation Items needed by Friday, July 1
We need your help. At this point, we are behind in our donations for this Sunday.
- Backpacks – Suitable for first or second graders
We will stuff the donated back packs with supplies, so please bring one or more of the following items.
- Boxes of 24 count #2 pencils
- Boxes of 24 count Crayola crayons (each backpack needs two boxes)
- 5″ Pointed Fiskar Scissors
- Wide-ruled Composition Book (70 page books)
- Spiral Notebooks
- 9″X12″ Packages Assorted Construction Paper-Loose
- Boxes of Crayola Classic Broadtip Washable Markers
The details-
When – 10:00 AM
Where – The Gathering Area outside the nursery
Who – Everyone
What – Sorting School Supplies and Stuffing Them Into Backpacks
Why – St. George is Called to Serve! And It’s Fun!
Click here for information on our website about the North Central Convening of Churches and Larkspur Elementary.
Click here if you would like to see the list of items that we need to have donated for the entire Summer of Service.
Each Sunday at 9:45 AM we will be doing a HANDS-ON service activity in our Gathering Area. To make each of these activities a success, we need your help! Please consider donating any of the following items from the list at the bottom of this email PRIOR to the Sunday when the activity is scheduled. You may drop off your donations at the front desk any weekday from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, or on Sunday morning prior to the date the items are needed.
Traveling and can’t make it to help? Please consider offering a cash donation so we can pick up the needed items for you. Click here to make the donation via PayPal. You can also give cash or check in an envelope marked with ‘Summer of Service.’
Donation Items needed by Friday, June 10
Magdalena House Activity #2: Newcomers’ Baskets or Hampers for New Residents.
- New twin sheet sets and twin size mattress covers
- New towel sets
- New pillows
- Other welcoming items that are easily stored.
- Collapsible hampers
- Small white boards or calendars
Magdalena House is a transitional home in San Antonio that serves mothers and children who have fled dangerous and abusive lives by providing transformation through education, nurturing community, and programming. Click here for our website for more information about Magdalena House and links to their site.
Click here if you would like to see the list of items that we need to have donated for the entire Summer of Service.
Each Sunday at 9:45 AM we will be doing a HANDS-ON service activity in our Gathering Area. To make each of these activities a success, we need your help!
Please consider donating any of the following items PRIOR to the Sunday when the activity is scheduled. You may drop off your donations at the front desk any weekday from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, or on Sunday morning prior to the date the items are needed.
Traveling and can’t make it to help? Please consider offering a cash donation so we can pick up the needed items for you. Click here to make the donation via PayPal. You can also give cash or check in an envelope marked with ‘Summer of Service.’
PRIORITY ITEMS NEEDED – by Friday, June 3
Back to School Packages for Mothers and Children at Magdalena House
Supplies for School Children
- Insulated lunch box with reusable containers for food and drink
- Backpacks
- Mats for naptime at school
- Crayons
- Pencils
- Markers
Supplies for Mothers Attending School
- Spiral notebooks and binders with notebook paper
- Weekly planner
- Pens/pencils/highlighters
- Reusable lunch box supplies
- Adult backpacks