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- COPY - Build-A-Backpack Volunteer-Twin Cities Area
ORGANIZATION: Avivo
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
2019 Build-A-Backpack!
For many of our program participants with school-age kids, purchasing backpacks and school supplies can be cost prohibitive. They need to focus on paying for basic living expenses like food and rent. Please consider supporting our families this summer.
Donate Backpacks:Volunteer your time to lead a backpack drive in your community. Gather your friends, co-workers and /or family to help gather donations or purchase items and pack backpacks.
Supplies and Materials
- Backpacks and supplies for all age groups welcome
- Sample suggested contents for backpacks for each of three grade levels listed below
- These are not exhaustive lists but intended to be a guide, other supplies are welcome
- Note: we are often short on backpacks for older children in the 6 th-12 th grade group
Kindergarten - 2 nd Grades
- Back pack
- Pencils (At least 5)
- Pencil Sharpener
- Cap Erasers
- Large Eraser
- Crayons (24 count)
- Rounded Tip Scissors
- Glue Stick(s)
- Pencil Pouch or Box
- Wide Ruled Notebook (1)
- Wide Ruled Notebook Paper Pack
- Folders (2)
- Hand Sanitizer
- Mini Kleenex
3 rd - 5 th Grades
- Back pack
- Pencils (At least 5)
- Pencil Sharpener
- Cap Erasers
- Large Eraser
- Markers or Colored Pencils
- Scissors
- Glue Stick(s)
- Pencil Pouch or Box
- Wide Ruled Notebook (2)
- Wide Ruled Notebook Paper Pack
- Folders (3)
- Ruler
- Hand Sanitizer
- Mini Kleenex
6 th - 12 th Grades
- Back pack
- Pencils (At least 5)
- Pens (At least 5)
- Pencil Sharpener
- Highlighter
- Cap Erasers
- Large Eraser
- Markers or Colored Pencils
- Scissors
- Glue Stick(s)
- Pencil Pouch or Box
- College Ruled Notebook (5)
- College Ruled Notebook Paper Pack
- Folders (5)
- Binder
- Ruler
- Compass
- Protractor
- Scientific Calculator (Can be purchased typically between $8-$15)
- Flash/Jump Drives
- Hand Sanitizer
- Mini Kleenex
Please contact Rebecca Bedner-Faris at rebecca.bedner-faris@avivomn.org or 612-752-8030 with questions.
More opportunities with Avivo
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About Avivo
Location:
1900 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404, US
Mission Statement
Avivo's mission is to increase well-being through recovery and career advancement while working to end homelessness. We envision communities free of health and economic disparities.
Description
Avivo serves nearly 15,000 Minnesotans each year, helping them achieve recovery, stable housing, employment and economic advancement. Founded in 1960, Avivo provides chemical and mental health services, housing support services, career education and employment services. We specialize in helping individuals and families who face personal or systemic barriers - poverty, homelessness, joblessness, chemical addiction or mental health concerns.
Avivo is unique because we pair our services to help individuals achieve lasting success. Our chemical and mental health services include chemical and mental health assessments, substance use disorder treatment (outpatient and residential) for individuals and families, mental health therapy, targeted case management and care coordination. Our ending homelessness services include street outreach for individuals living unsheltered, indoor tiny houses shelter (Avivo Village), hotel-to-home initiatives, transitional recovery housing and housing targeted case management. We operate Avivo Institute of Career & Technical Education which provides short-term training to earn industry credentials that launch individuals on career pathways and living wage jobs. Our full range of employment services customizes support for unemployed and under-employed individuals who are struggling to find work, transition or start their careers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1900 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55401
DATE POSTED
June 3, 2019
SKILLS
- General Education
- Child Development
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A