Clark County Family Services, in partnership with local non-profits such as Share in the Joy, is leading a Back-to-School drive to collect school supplies for children in foster care. The donation drive runs through July 25. Last year, the campaign provided nearly 2,000 backpacks and about $200,000 in in-kind donations, according to the Clark County.
Donations are being requested for new backpacks of all sizes, new shoes, and standard school supplies such as notebooks, pencils, and pens. Items can be dropped off at Peggy's Attic. Details about scheduling a drop-off are available on their website. Monetary donations are accepted by Share in the Joy through their online platform, as reported by the Clark County.
The community drive is accepting donations and looking for volunteers aged 13 and up to help from July 22 to 25. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult or be part of a chaperoned group. Details about shifts and tasks are available on the Clark County foster care website. The supply drive continues through the end of July.
