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Help Students Start the School Year Strong - Earn Volunteer Hours While Making a Difference!

Positive academic experiences play a vital role in building the confidence and potential of children in our community. You can help lay the foundation for student success by assembling much-needed school supply kits. Your donation provides children with the essential tools they need to thrive in the classroom.

Here’s how you can get involved:

1. Gather Supplies
   Purchase items from our materials list or organize a supply drive through your school, workplace, or organization. All supplies must be new. Once collected, assemble kits and label them by grade level. Kits can be packed in backpacks or large storage bags.
2. Earn Community Service Hours
• Each completed kit (with a minimum of 5 different items) or item purchased from our Amazon wish list earns 2 volunteer hours.
• There is no limit to the number of hours you can receive.
• This is a perfect opportunity for students, busy adults, or anyone needing volunteer hours-there’s no age requirement!
3. Steps to Receive Volunteer Credit:
• Step 1: Create a volunteer profile at chsfl.volunteerhub.com
• Step 2: Register under "Back to School Supply Resource Kits."
• Step 3: Sign up for events based on the hours you need (e.g., sign up for 4 events if you need 20 hours-each event equals 5 hours).
• Step 4: Be sure each kit includes at least 5 different items, or shop directly from our Amazon Wish List.
• Step 5: Drop off completed kits to the location nearest you, or mail them to:
  Children’s Home Society of Florida
  3335 Forest Hill Blvd
  West Palm Beach, FL 33406
  Attn: Julie Young

(Amazon orders will ship directly to our facility.)

• Step 6: Record your donation here: https://chsfl.org/chsgifts/
1. Get Your Hours Verified
   To receive your volunteer verification letter, simply email proof of your Amazon order or shipping receipt to:
   julie.young@chsfl.org

Spread the Word!
Please share this opportunity with others who may need volunteer hours. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of students in need.

CHS is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1902. Children's Home Society of Florida delivers solutions to address the most pressing challenges affecting children and families in our communities. We believe in the potential of every child and family and build upon their strengths to empower them to realize their full potential.

Impactful Supplies

Materials List:

• Individual snacks
• Socks and Undergarments
• Hygiene supplies like deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, hygiene products
• School uniforms all sizes
• Tissue and Baby Wipes
• Sneakers
• Gift Cards
• Cleaning Supplies
• Launder Detergent

Elementary School Kits

Materials List:

• 1’’ 3-ring binder
• 4 blue or black pens
• 1 blunt tip scissors
• 1 composition book
• 1 pk. #2 pencils
• 2 erasers
• 2 glue sticks
• 2 highlighters
• 1 pk. colored pencils
• 1 pk. crayons
• 1 pk. washable markers
• 2 pk. wide-ruled paper
• 2 pocket plastic folders with prongs
• 1 basic calculator
• Headphones
• 2 Spiral Notebook wide ruled 70ct
• Dry erase marker
• Pencil Box

Middle/High School Kits

Materials List:

• 2’’ 3-ring binder
• 1 pk. dividers
• 10 blue or black pens
• 2 college-ruled notebooks
• 1 pk. #2 pencils (mechanical)
• 2 erasers
• 1 flash drive
• 2 highlighters
• 1 pair of earbuds
• 1 pencil pouch
• 2 pk. college-ruled paper
• 2 pocket folders with prongs
• 1 pk. index cards
• 1 ruler
• 1 scientific/graphing calculator

CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA, REGISTRATION #CH180, IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE UNDER THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Consumer-Services. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.