Back To School Bash
Local students receive personalized school supplies at our annual Back to School Bash. Students currently in the HOPEmatch program are eligible to participate. The kids enjoy fun games, prizes, lunch, photos, and free haircuts!
Please join us on August 1, 2026, for another fun Back to School event!
Sponsor-a-Student
Supporters can sponsor (adopt) individual students so that eligible students currently in the HOPEmatch program receive personalized school supplies at our annual event. Every child deserves to start the school year feeling seen, prepared, and hopeful.
Three Simple Steps
From choosing a student, to shopping their list, to dropping off your gifts.
Choose a Student
Browse the students in this campaign and choose one. You sponsor their entire school-supply list — and that student is reserved just for you.
Shop the List
Purchase the items on your student’s list (new, please), or give a gift amount and we’ll shop for you.
Drop Off Your Gifts
Bring your gifts on drop-off day — we’ll email you the date, time window, and location. We handle delivery to the student.
Campaign Timeline
VIP Early Access
July 1, 2026
Sponsoring Opens
July 6, 2026
Event Day
August 1, 2026
Gift Guidelines
Brand new items only
All supplies must be new and unopened so every student starts fresh.
Label everything clearly
Label each Backpack and/or Bag or Box with Student First Name and Number.
Leave gifts unwrapped
Please leave gifts unwrapped so volunteers can verify the list.
We will be continuing to add new students in need through July 15th, so check back if we are full right now.