Back To School Drive 2024

While students and teachers rest this summer, help us make sure that all of our students can go back to the classroom equipped with everything they need to start the year off right. Your generosity can change that and ensure their school year is one of success. Your gift will be shared across all of our services - including refugee youth, foster youth, and families struggling to make ends meet.

Make your gift by July 24 to ensure that each student has their gear in time for the new school year!

Take a look below at the most urgent needs and learn more about how you can participate.

 

Supply list:

  • Backpacks for all grade levels

  • 3-ring binders

  • Filler paper (wide & college rule)

  • Dividers for 3-ring bunders

  • Spiral notebooks (wide & college rule)

  • Pocket folders

  • Composition books (wide & college rule)

  • Index card packs

  • Colored pencils & crayons

  • Lunch boxes

  • Washable markers

  • Pencil pouch

  • Pencils

  • Pink eraser

  • Pencil sharpener

  • Glue sticks, liquid glue

  • Safety scissors

  • Black, Red, & Blue pens

  • Highlighters

Visit our Amazon wishlist for a convenient way to have donations shipped directly to us.


How can I help?

  1. Check out our Wishlist

    Order supplies using our Amazon Wishlist (when checking out, select the Gift Registry address option and the items will be mailed directly to our office.)

  2. Bring in your donation

    Bring your items to our Phoenix or Tucson drop-off locations below by July 31. Please take note of times and locations specified below.

    Phoenix Office: 2502 E. University Drive, Suite #125, Phoenix, AZ 85034, Monday - Thursday from 10am-1pm

    Tucson office: 3777 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 100 Tucson, AZ 85716, Monday - Thursday 10am to 1pm

3. Organize a Donation Drive

You can collect much needed items by hosting a donation drive through your community or church group.

Are you a Thrivent Member? Gathering supplies and packing backpacks is a great Thrivent Action Team project! Find out more about Thrivent Action Teams here.

4. Make a Financial Gift