July 25, 2005
Back-to-School Drive
Here's a great cause if you're looking for a way to give back to the community: The Family Giving Tree and RAFT (Resource Area for Teaching) are partnering to hold a Back-to-School Drive (my office is one of the "host sites" and I just dropped off a backpack full of stuff aimed at a 2nd-5th grade girl). According to their web site, "In Santa Clara county 32% or 81,640 children qualify for the California Free or Reduced Lunch Program (Title 1). This year, with caring companies, our goal is to help over 10,000 at-risk children in the Title 1 program by providing them a new backpack with tools they need to succeed."
Wish cards are located in central locations in Bay Area businesses and schools. Participating employees, students and patrons will be able to take a wish card from the display, buy a backpack, and fill the backpack with school supplies appropriate for the child on the wish card. You can also donate online.