The Waukesha County Backpack Coalition consists of several local Social Service Agencies including the Volunteer Center Division. The Coalition united to help provide children from financially challenged families from Waukesha County with school supplies and backpacks. In 2007, over 1,700 backpacks were filled with age appropriate school supplies and distributed to students in need in Waukesha County.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Donate new backpack(s) and school supplies: Donations may be dropped off starting June 2nd, Monday thru Friday between 8:30am – 4:30pm at Child & Family Centers of Excellence at N4 W22000 Bluemound Rd., Waukesha 53186. (To make drop off arrangements prior to June 2nd contact The Salvation Army at 262-547-7367)
Organize and host a supply drive at your workplace, church, school or community group to benefit the Backpack Coalition. (Bins and Barells are available for large collection sites)
VOLUNTEER
• Help sort and pack school supplies and backpacks (Assistance is needed starting in June through August 8, 2008 – flexible times and days available)
• Help with sign-up of clients wanting to receive backpacks for the 2008/2009 school year at participating agencies in Waukesha County (Assistance is needed NOW through July 11, 2008 – flexible times and days available)
• Assist with the data tracking of clients signing up to receive backpacks (Assistance is needed May 1 through August, 2008 – flexible times and days available)
Contact Cheryl Udvare at the Volunteer Center Division for more information or to volunteer at 262-547-8459 or cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. | 
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