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MLK: Provide School Supplies to Middle and High School Students
ORGANIZATION: United Way of the National Capital Area
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
United Way of the National Capital Area works to improve the health, education and economic opportunity of every person in the National Capital community. WHEN NONE ARE IGNORED, ALL WILL THRIVE. Join our Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service initiative by packing school supply kits for National Capital Area middle and high school students.
United Way NCA’s essential need kits are vital to supporting our communities, building resiliency, and preparing individuals for success. Our mid-year school supply kits are thoughtfully created to provide students with necessary supplies to support their education throughout the second semester of the school year..
Project OverviewCollect or purchase the following items to assemble mid-year school supply kits that United Way NCA will distribute to our community school partners. Whether you purchase the items from the store or set up a collection drive amongst your friends, colleagues, or family, every kit you contribute will impact an individual and their family, providing some essential need items that can help them build resiliency.
Kit ContentsOur mid-year school supply kits contain each of the following products and quantities. United Way NCA has created an Amazon shopping list to aid in your ordering process and are optional for you to use to order your supplies. Should you choose to use a vendor other than Amazon, please ensure the following items and quantities are in each kit. Completed kits should be placed into large, clear trash bags in sets of no more than 10.
Mid-Year School Supply Kit Items
- 2 Spiral Notebook - College Ruled
- 2 Composition Notebook - College Ruled
- 2 Pocket Folders (plastic)
- 1 Earbuds with Microphone
- 4 Black Pens
- 4 Blue Pens
- 4 Mechanical Pencils
- 2 Highlighters
- 1 Sticky Notes
- 1 3.5 Gallon Ziploc
- 1 Pair of Black Winter Socks
- 1 Pack of Travel Tissues
- 1 Encouragement Card
Download full instructions here.
Ready to get started?Let us know you're packing kits by responding to this opportunity! In the notes section, let us know about how many kits you plan to pack and when you plan to pack them. A team member will reach out to you soon after you respond to confirm this information and schedule your kit drop-off date.If you are packing kits with a team, only ONE person (the project's main point-of-contact) needs to register here.
Note: All kits must be dropped off no later than January 31, 2025.
Once your kits are dropped off, let us know how many hours this project took you by tracking your hours. We estimate that procuring the supplies and packing 24 kits would take around 2 hours. We can approve and sign-off on most district's service-learning hours for high school and middle school students.
Questions? Email volunteer@uwnca.org.
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About United Way of the National Capital Area
Location:
1015 15th St NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005, US
Mission Statement
United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to advance the common good. Our Vision To be the acknowledged leader in charitable impact in the Washington metro area To be a model of integrity, ethics and honesty for the non-profit community To serve as the vehicle of choice for directing donations to the most deserving causes To be the "convener" of business, agency, community and civic leaders around the needs of the community To be an area-wide community builder that responds to needs in the national capital area To be an efficient and effective organization with the highest standards of accountability To be a resource that is accessible to all citizens and celebrates diversity To be an organization that inspires and facilitates employer aspirations for good citizenship To be an organization that creates opportunities for citizens to be meaningfully involved in the community
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VOLUNTEER WITH UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA
Put your hands, hearts and minds to work helping United Way NCA or one of our many member nonprofits improve lives in greater Washington.
United Way NCA works to create the opportunity for all residents in the region to have a better life. We focus on the building blocks critical to a good life: a quality education, financial stability for individuals and families and good health. We bring together the voices, expertise and resources to define, articulate and implement a common agenda for change for our region. That is what Living United in the National Capital Area means. Come join the new United Way NCA in making a better today and an even stronger tomorrow for our community.
Find Volunteer Opportunities exclusively for United Way NCA and our network of nonprofits in greater Washington.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 25, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 5
- 2-4 hours
- visit our website for more information: https://uwnca.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1009931
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held virtually or at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- Donation required
- United Way NCA is unable to provide the items to be packed in the kits. Groups have been successful in creating wish lists or hosting supply drives to solicit the items needed for the kits.