Back to School Collection Fundraiser ~ Hilo

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Hilo!! Big Island ~ Volunteer for a Fundraising Collection: Help Send Homeless Children Back to School Prepared Event Details:

Event: Fundraising Collection
Purpose: To help send homeless children back to school prepared
Duration: Two hours
When: JJuly 20th ~ Saturday 11a-1p
Where: Meet at the Parking lot of First Hawaiian Bank in the Prince Kuhio Plaza by the Macy/Zippy side.

Who can Volunteer?: open to families, groups, clubs, teens, companies. Children under 13 must have an adult present.

WHAT TO BRING/Wear: Comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, wear hat or sunglasses.

All volunteers are doing the same duties. We hold awareness signs and collect donations from the community. We work in small groups.

After the event, you are welcome to join our teen mentors as we go to lunch/dinner and learn more about our program.

How Volunteering Helps the Community

1. Support for Vulnerable Populations: Your efforts directly impact homeless children by providing them with essential school supplies, ensuring they have the tools needed to succeed in their education.
2. Educational Equity: By helping to level the playing field, you contribute to reducing educational disparities, allowing homeless children to start the school year on an equal footing with their peers.
3. Strengthening Community Ties: Volunteering fosters a sense of community and shared purpose. Working together for a common cause brings people closer and creates a stronger, more connected community.
4. Positive Role Models: Your involvement serves as a positive example, encouraging others in the community to step up and contribute to local causes.

How to Make a Difference

1. Spread Awareness: Talk to your friends, family, and colleagues about the cause. Use social media to share information about the event and encourage others to get involved.
2. Be Present and ON TIME: Show up for your shift with enthusiasm and a willingness to help. Your positive attitude can inspire others and make the event more enjoyable for everyone involved. We work as a team to help make this successful for our keiki.
3. Want to host a Back to School Collection with your group? Please connect for a list of most needed supplies. We have specific needs.

By volunteering for this fundraising collection, you’re not just helping children prepare for school; you’re helping to build a stronger, more caring community. Your contribution, no matter how small, can create ripples of positive change that extend far beyond the immediate impact.

Join us and be part of something meaningful!