Back to School
Help refugee and newcomer children start the school year with fresh new uniforms and supplies.
Since 2018, SHC has provided uniforms and school supplies to more than 2,000 children of newcomer and refugee families in our community.
SHC works closely with schools and other community organizations to provide newcomer students with the essential supplies and information they need to start the school year off right.
SHC’s Back to School event is more than just a supply drive - we turn it into a celebration, with games and facepainting for kids, and community resources for adults.
We need your help!
Financial donations enable us to buy uniforms and school supplies in bulk and make sure we have the right materials for each student.
Get together with a group of friends, colleagues, or neighbors and fill pencil cases with school supplies. A perfect project for youth groups, scout troops, and service clubs!
List of Items for Pencil Cases
Every year we receive requests for Back to School needs that exceed our supplies. Having pencil cases on hand ensures that everyone can take home something to help them get the school year off to a great start.
Collecting school supplies and filling pencil cases together is a perfect project for youth groups, scout troops, and service clubs!
Links to example items for purchase are included for your convenience, but these types/brands are not required, and links are not sponsored.
Zippered, soft-side Pencil Case
3-5 new sharpened pencils
Pink block eraser
Blunt-tip scissors
Pocket pack of tissues
Volunteer
Become a volunteer by participating in one or more of these programs.
SHC Welcome Workshop
Citizenship Tutoring
Adult English Language Tutoring
Help in another way?
Donate by Mail
Please send your check to this address:
Solutions in Hometown Connections
6411 Ivy Lane Suite 703
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770