Children need a fresh start each school year. For low-income and ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families in our local community, providing the necessary school supplies can be a financial hardship. That’s where United Way comes in!

United Way Tools for School is an annual school supply drive that helps ensure these kids receive the tools needed for academic success. YOU can help thousands of elementary and middle-school students begin the school year prepared!

In 2023, United Way Tools for School is focused on providing backpacks filled with essential school supplies.  Volunteers are needed to provide needed school supplies and to assist with packing the backpacks!  

We will welcome corporate and other groups, along with families with children as volunteers this year, but everyone will need to sign a volunteer waiver and photo release.

For more information or to sign up to participate in the 2023 Tools for School Collection Drive, please click on HERE to see the full listing.

Sign ups for in-person volunteer for your team, family or yourself will be available on August 1, 2023.  Details on dates and locations are being finalized.  Space is limited, so be sure to sign up early!

Thank you for caring for our local students and for helping to give them a great start on this coming school year!