2021 Back-To-School Drive

Why School Supplies?

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, we strive to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

School supplies ensure that all kids have the same opportunities to start the school year right and have a profound impact on youth and their learning experience. With the current public health crisis, more and more families are experiencing financial insecurity; and as a result, many children won’t have access to essential learning tools.

With your help, we can ensure that each of our Club members has the supplies they need to be prepared and successful in the school year ahead. Our goal is to collect Backpacks and School Supplies for 2,500 Club members, ages 5-18!

Year of the Teen!

This year's Back to School drive is focused on our local teenagers. BGCC is committed to providing our teens with the necessary school supplies and backpacks they need to feel ready for their high school years ahead! By donating larger sized backpacks and electronics, Chicago teens can enhance their learning experience from day one.  

Timeline

BGCC's Back to School drive will be implemented in 3 waves:

Wave 1: Donations received before Friday, August 6 will be distributed to all summer camp attendees in advance of the school year.
Wave 2: Donations received between Monday, August 9 through Friday, August 27 will be distributed during the first week of Chicago Public School from August 30 – Friday, September 3.
Wave 3: All back-to-school donations received after Tuesday, September 7 will be distributed to Club members and families on an as needed basis.

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