Thursday, October 4, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
The Backpacks 101 Project for 2012 is a success!
With thoughts of back-to-school in the air, we are pleased to announce that the Backpacks 101 Project for 2012 has been a great success! By the end of all of our deliveries, we will have filled over 140 backpacks! As with each year, we would like to thank our individual contributors who always make such an impact on our cause.
This summer, the project was delighted to receive a financial donation from SCOTIABANK. This contribution meant that each backpack was filled with all the supplies including calculators, USB sticks, geometry sets, locks and more for the students in High School as well as the usual list for our elementary students. Thank you Scotiabank! In addition to this donation, the staff at the Islington/Queensway branch have collected supplies to add to our many donations.
Another sponsor this year is Polk Canada. We welcome the staff who are taking part in filling backpacks for a fourth shelter inspired by KIA's Drive Change Event. Polk Canada's contribution means that more kids will receive filled backpacks this year thereby surpassing our goal of 120 backpacks to more than 150!
Polk Canada will continue to accept donations at their office until August 17th. If you would like to make a donation to the 2012 Backpacks 101 Project between August 1 and August 17th, please drop it off at the Polk Canada office at 703 Evans Avenue, Suite 503. (South of Sherway Mall). Please contact Belle Alves to arrange drop off at Belle_Alves@polk.com.
Thank you again to all of you who contributed, your help has made a difference in the lives of over 140 children!
This summer, the project was delighted to receive a financial donation from SCOTIABANK. This contribution meant that each backpack was filled with all the supplies including calculators, USB sticks, geometry sets, locks and more for the students in High School as well as the usual list for our elementary students. Thank you Scotiabank! In addition to this donation, the staff at the Islington/Queensway branch have collected supplies to add to our many donations.
Another sponsor this year is Polk Canada. We welcome the staff who are taking part in filling backpacks for a fourth shelter inspired by KIA's Drive Change Event. Polk Canada's contribution means that more kids will receive filled backpacks this year thereby surpassing our goal of 120 backpacks to more than 150!
Polk Canada will continue to accept donations at their office until August 17th. If you would like to make a donation to the 2012 Backpacks 101 Project between August 1 and August 17th, please drop it off at the Polk Canada office at 703 Evans Avenue, Suite 503. (South of Sherway Mall). Please contact Belle Alves to arrange drop off at Belle_Alves@polk.com.
Thank you again to all of you who contributed, your help has made a difference in the lives of over 140 children!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
How can you help??
The count down is on!! We are hoping to fill 120 backpacks by the first week of August. We are hoping to collect enough supplies by July 26th. Please check out the sidebar to see what items are needed to reach our goal. We received enough stainless steel water bottles for each backpack today from Fill Your own!!
How can you help??
*Make a donation of new school supplies
*Having a playdate or party? Ask each child to pick out an item for the backpacks or make a goal to collect 10 packs of markers.
*Match your child's donation.
*Make a goal to find the most eco-friendly supplies.
*Have fun! Each donation is important, even one pencil sharpener. It all matters.
Drop off your donation to Muzart-School of Music and Art. (225 The East Mall, east of Cloverdale Mall). Summer hours- Tues 2-6, Wed & Thurs 3-7. Send me an email with any questions at info@backpacks101.org.
How can you help??
*Make a donation of new school supplies
*Having a playdate or party? Ask each child to pick out an item for the backpacks or make a goal to collect 10 packs of markers.
*Match your child's donation.
*Make a goal to find the most eco-friendly supplies.
*Have fun! Each donation is important, even one pencil sharpener. It all matters.
Drop off your donation to Muzart-School of Music and Art. (225 The East Mall, east of Cloverdale Mall). Summer hours- Tues 2-6, Wed & Thurs 3-7. Send me an email with any questions at info@backpacks101.org.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The Backpacks 101 Project is in full gear!
Donations have begun! Once again this year, our friends at FILL YOUR OWN are donating stainless steel water bottles.These are unique and beautiful bottles that the the kids can feel proud to have adorning their lunch bags! Check them out at www.fillyourown.ca.
We are happily watching the donation bin at Muzart filling up. If you would like to drop off a donation check out their hours at www.muzartschools.com.They are located east of the Cloverdale Mall, near the Yellow Cup Cafe. Please send me an email at info@backpacks101.org for a drop off location near Bloor and Islington.
We are currently looking for all school supplies such as pens, rulers, erasers, highlighters, pencil sharpeners, notebooks, binders, glue sticks, calculators, USB sticks and more. Check out the list to your right.
Please share this blog with your friends!!
We appreciate all donations big or small. If your child would like to donate one pack of markers, we'd be delighted!!
We are happily watching the donation bin at Muzart filling up. If you would like to drop off a donation check out their hours at www.muzartschools.com.They are located east of the Cloverdale Mall, near the Yellow Cup Cafe. Please send me an email at info@backpacks101.org for a drop off location near Bloor and Islington.
We are currently looking for all school supplies such as pens, rulers, erasers, highlighters, pencil sharpeners, notebooks, binders, glue sticks, calculators, USB sticks and more. Check out the list to your right.
Please share this blog with your friends!!
We appreciate all donations big or small. If your child would like to donate one pack of markers, we'd be delighted!!
Sunday, April 29, 2012
New Drop off location!
The Backpacks 101 Project announces its new drop off location! Starting May 1st until July 26th you can drop off new school supplies, backpacks and lunch bags to Muzart-School of Music and Art. Muzart is located at 225 The East Mall near the Yellow Cup Cafe across from Cloverdale Mall. The great staff at Muzart will guide you to the Backpacks 101 Project bin.
We will picking up items from Muzart every week.
Please include your name and email so we can say thank you!
We will picking up items from Muzart every week.
Please include your name and email so we can say thank you!
Muzart strives to help all students reach their full artistic potential. Music and Art are languages of self-expression that everyone can benefit from learning. We offer programs for students of all ages, technical abilities and artistic goals. Our personalized approach creates a comprehensive experience where creativity thrives.
Find out more at www.muzartschools.com
Hours of operation: July to August
Tuesday : 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday,Thursday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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