Jackson County United Way Working to Fill School Backpacks

United Way to host annual diaper drive for families in need

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Powered by Gratitude. Fuelled by Community Love. Our Thank an Educator campaign is all about shouting out the awesome teachers and school staff who make school a safe, fun, and empowering place for local kids. These shout-outs aren’t just feel-good moments (though they totally are!) — they also support something bigger. Every message of thanks helps support our Backpack Program, making sure local kids head back to school with a fully stocked bac…

Jackson County United Way working to fill school backpacks

The Jackson County United Way is expecting more children than ever in need of basic school supplies. The group is taking donations for its annual Rock’n Ready school supply program which provides backpacks full of free supplies for children in need throughout the community. Last school year, more than 1,400 students signed up for the program and received the school supplies and organizers say that there is already an increase in applicants this …