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The ProgramOver the years, children from low income families have shown a need for necessities such as basic school supplies, backpacks, lunch kits and the required 3 pairs of shoes (in-door, out-door and gym). Working with our partner Giant Tiger we are working towards providing them with a gift-voucher! * In September 2011 it had a value of $40.00, to be used in store on school supplies, backpacks, basic clothing, snacks, etc.
* A money donation is the most efficient way to help low-income families, because they often have some of their school essentials already.
I still wish to donate school supplies: Find out how.
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Going back to school with their heads held high
With the cost of living what it is today, our program will ease a lot of already-tight budgets and will ensure that children go back to school with their head held high! Give them hope! The Sharing in Student Success Program accepts donations all year round. |
Children who are reduced to carrying supplies in a plastic bag and wearing flip flops until the snow falls can easily become targets of bullying and intimidation. How did it go in 2011?
| Total number of applications for assistance: |
4,342 | |
| Total number of duplicate applications found: |
298 | |
| Children helped by some of our partnering agencies: |
1,150 |
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| Total number of children on the Caring and Sharing Exchange list: |
2,894 |
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| Children helped with a voucher from the Caring and Sharing Exchange: |
2,312 | |
| Children helped with a backpack or other supplies from the Caring and Sharing Exchange: |
114 | |
| Total number of children helped directly by the Caring and Sharing Exchange: |
2,426 | |
| Number of children left unhelped: |
468 |
