Equip them for success

Do you remember the excitement you felt just before going back to school? Who will my teacher be? Which friends will be in my class? The excitement of packing your new bookbag with crisp, clean notebooks and the smell of a brand new box of crayons.

Unfortunately, for hundreds of local children, new school supplies may not be an option.

• 45% of area students are from economically disadvantage families.
• After families pay for food and housing costs, there isn’t enough money for the necessary school supplies for back to school.
• Students start out the year without the essential tools to start the year off on the right foot.
• School personnel very often pay for these items out of pocket.

United Way of Eastern LaSalle County (UW-ELC)’s School Tools program works with area grade schools to ensure these students start the year off with the needed supplies.

Bridging the Gap with School Tools

Each year, through the generosity of community donors, UW-ELC provides grade schools in our area with needed supplies. From crayons and backpacks to headphones and calculators, UW-ELC United Way of Eastern LaSalle County diligently strives to furnish students in grades K-8 with essential educational resources.

If your student needs school supplies, please contact your school office.