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Kids R First School Supply Distribution
Volunteers NEEDED ASAP for School Supplies Distribution: July 28-30 (9 a.m.- noon AND 1-4 p.m.)
Who: Teens and those who can do some heavy lifting
Where: Langston Hughes Middle School Cafeteria - Reston, VA
Additional Volunteers (Teens and Adults) NEEDED: August 2-6 and August 9-10 (9a.m.-noon AND 1-4 p.m.)
Work in teams filling the orders for 85 schools that will b receiving supplies for 16,000 students. Each school will pick-up the supplies for their students.
Volunteer sign-up, please click here: http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/103-62540499858
Backpacks: will be donated to the schools we assist through our three partners:
Reston Interfaith : Helping schools in Reston and Herndon
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries : Serving communities of Chantilly, Centreville and Clifton
Generosity Can : Helping schools in the Sterling area
Students who receive free or reduced priced meals will receive their backpack with supplies at their school before classes begin. Any questions, please contact your child's school.
Kids R First Thanks: New Business Partners/Donors/School Year of 2009-2010:
| Many Donors to: Courtney E. Schilling Memorial Fund | Synaptic Solutions, Inc. - Sterling, VA $5000 |
| N.J. Sullivan, Inc. - Sterling, VA $7500 | Safeway Foundation - Lanham, MD $2500 |
CarMax Foundation gives $15K grant to Kids R First
Northrop Grumman presents donation to KRF board members
JK Moving and Storage., - Sterling, VA: Donated two 18 wheeler moving vans to store and transport new school supplies purchased for 15,000 kids as part of Kids R First volunteer efforts in July and August.
Click here for Award for Chamber Excellence
About Kids R First Kids R First is an organization of community volunteers who believe that children are the most important investment of our future. Providing kids from families in need with their supplies at the beginning of each new school year and mini-scholarships for College or Career Bound kids helps to lay a greater foundation for organizational skills, academic success with enhanced self esteem and opportunities for success beyond high school. Each year Kids R First hosts several fund raising events such as: The Golf Classic, Gift Wrapping, Coins for Kids and Grants. To see photos please click here
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 Kids R First Fax - 703-467-5910 Attention #1613 98 % of all funds donated by individuals, organizations, and businesses directly supports Kids R First programs. KRF ~Voted~ Best of Reston 2005 Click here to read a letter from a student at Mountain View High School in Centreville, VA who is thankful to Kids R First for helping him achieve his dream of attending George Mason University. |
Corporate Sponsors
Kids R First has developed a major partnership with two retailers, Office Depot and Wal-Mart, to purchase school supplies in bulk quantities. In August, 2007 Office Depot and Wal-Mart provided large discounts on supplies to Kids R First so 14,000 kids in need would have their required list of items when returning to school.
Office Depot -Reston, VA : Major discounts on school supplies for 15,000 kids at 85 schools in Northern VA.
Wal Mart: In 2009 the Walmart in Fair Lakes, VA donated $7,500 plus major discounts for on School Supplies for 15,000 students. For information on the Wal-Mart & SAM'S CLUB Foundation can be found at www.walmartfoundation.org.
Northrop Grumman - Reston, VA: In 2009 Northrop Grumman showed their commitment to the N.VA community and donated (third year in a row) $10,000 to Kids R First. CarMax - Richmond, VA: Donated $15,000 The Giving Circle of HOPE - Reston, VA: $5,000 (Second Year JK Moving and Storage., - Sterling, VA: Donated two 18 wheeler moving vans to store and transport new school supplies purchased for 15,000 kids as part of Kids R First volunteer efforts in July and August. The Sallie Mae Fund: a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae®, achieves its mission—to increase access to higher education for America's students—by supporting programs and initiatives that help open doors to higher education and prepare families for their college investment. EnrichNOVA: a new community based organization in Sterling, Virginia that is committed to helping unleash generosity in collaboration with residents and non-profit, business, and government leaders while empowering people to serve people. In accomplishing their mission EnrichNOVA … Unleashes Generosity – Empower's People – Serves Others. Their “Generosity Can” initiative is based on the idea that “a trashcan can make a difference”. |
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