2021 UHM Partner Backpack Project

Every year, summer seems to go by faster and faster and before you know it, back to school season quickly approaches. While for many kids and families this time of year sparks excitement, for others it can bring financial strain, worry, or even the inability to purchase supplies needed. At UHM, we believe it's important for kids to start the school year off right with the confidence that they can not only be successful, but that they are also beginning the race from the same starting line as their peers. That is why, we are so excited to announce that our annual back-to-school supply drive, the Partner Backpack Project, is returning from Monday, July 26th - Monday, August 9th. Last year, in total, UHM collected over 1,000 backpacks filled with supplies. This year, we hope to fill at least 1,500 backpacks with just over 50 branches participating across the US, all benefitting local nonprofits and schools in their area.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

• Shop for school supplies and drop off your donations to your local participating branch.

• Or, make a tax deductible donation directly to your branch's team page and we'll purchase supplies on your behalf.

School Supply List (in addition to backpacks):

Spiral Notebooks (wide ruled & college ruled)

Construction paper

Drawing paper

Graph paper

folders

Journals

sketch pads

watercolor paints

writing/handwriting paper

activity books

scissors

Index cards (4x6 and 3x5)

Glue

Glue sticks

Pencil erasers

dry erase markers & dry erasers

large washable markers

large crayons

Quart size plastic zip bags

highlighters

pencil pouches or box