Extend Norfolk's Backpacks For Kids to Haldimand County.Backpacks For Kids

Backpacks For Kids would like to use the grant to extend the current program to include Haldimand County. The grant will be used for backpacks/supplies, advertising, and to buy a dedicated phone line. This charity has given away 211 backpacks and supplies to kids in Norfolk County over a 3 year period. For the last 3 years, I have operated without expense (I pay out-of-pocket). This is because I wanted all donations coming into the program to have a direct impact on the community. Because of the diversity of participants, I have simplified sign-up to be a phone call. I do not require any income verification which means pay-to-pay incomes also qualify. The only stipulation is that the particpant and/or family must reside within the county limits. This is for grades JK-12 and every child receives $41 worth of supplies. The amount of additional supplies is dependent on the grade level.  i.e. high school students receive $60-$65 worth of supplies.