While it is still hot and we are all still trying to enjoy every moment of the summer we can; before we know it the school bell will be ringing again and all of the children will be heading back to the classrooms. Unfortunately, some children will not have all of the school supplies they will need to do their school work.
We can help. Again, this August DCP will be collecting school supplies to be given out to children in need. As a thank you for your generosity, for every full bag of school supplies you bring in you will be given a gift card for a session that you can use any time in the future. On top of that if you schedule you session in August, then you will also receive a $25 gift card you can use towards your order from that session.
Since Sarah has been in school I have been very active and have served on committees. This has really opened my eyes as to how many children out there really do not have the simple items they need to learn and to grow. I can’t do much, but together we can. There is an old saying that I have no clue who said it first, but it takes a village to raise a kid. Sorry if I butchered the actual saying. You get my point though.
Below is just a short list of some items you can get and bring. I’ll even meet you some where to pick them up if you need me to. Many of you are school teachers. Please feel free to add to this list by placing a comment. And by all means; forward this to everyone you know. Let’s make a difference in the children's school year and life.
Oh almost forgot. The sale tax holiday weekend is coming up. This year it is August 7th-9th and here is a link to the official list for what is tax-free that weekend. Perfect time to pick up a few extra items for the collection. http://www.dornc.com/taxes/sales/holiday_4-08.pdf
One more thing to all of my photographer friends that read this: I am sending out a challenge to each of you to collect school supplies at your studios as well. Just let people know and put out a box and then call the closest school. Trust me, the hard working staff at the school knows just who needs these supplies. Thanks all you big hearted photo nuts.
Suggested school supply items needed:
Loose leaf paper
Backpacks (no wheels)
Pencils
3-ring binders
Pencil pouches
Glue sticks
Rulers
Tissues
Scissors
Pencil sharpers
Spiral notebooks
Folders
Wipes
