Back to School
Send a student back to school prepared and confident.
0 of 8 students sponsored — all sponsored, thank you!
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All students sponsored — thank you!
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Can’t sponsor a whole student? You can still give toward this event.
Give to the Back to School BashBack to School 2026
Every year, local students in the HOPEmatch program receive personalized school supplies through our Back to School campaign — and celebrate at the annual Back to School Bash with games, prizes, lunch, photos, and free haircuts.
Each registered student has their own supply list, tailored to their grade and needs (right down to favorite colors and characters). Supporters choose a student, sponsor their full supply list, and drop the gifts off before the event. It is a hand up, given with dignity.
Three Simple Steps
From choosing who to sponsor, to shopping their list, to dropping off your gifts.
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Choose a student
Browse the students in this campaign and choose one. You sponsor their entire school-supply list — and that student is then reserved just for you.
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Shop the list
Purchase the items on your student’s list (new, please), or give a gift amount and we’ll shop for you. Common items link straight to where you can buy them.
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Drop off your gifts
Bring your gifts on drop-off day — we'll email you the date, time window, and location. Items should be new, labeled, and unwrapped. We handle delivery to the student.
Campaign Timeline
- VIP early accessJuly 1, 2026
- Sponsoring opensJuly 6, 2026
- Sponsoring closesJuly 24, 2026
- Gift drop-offJuly 31, 2026
- Event / deliveryAugust 1, 2026
Gift Guidelines
- ✓All items must be brand new.
- ✓Label each Backpack and/or Bag or Box with Student First Name and Number.
- ✓Please leave gifts unwrapped so volunteers can verify the list.