Hi Friend,

School’s out! Remember that feeling? You might now be shifting into summer mode. 

At VOA, we care deeply about this time of year—it’s when we launch Operation Backpack®, our annual drive helping kids in need start school proud and prepared—even if the first day still feels far off.

Our teams are already out in the community—organizing school supply drives, planning back-to-school fairs and collecting donations at events. 

And thanks to kindness like yours, thousands of children have gone back to school these past years with confidence, dignity and the supplies they need to thrive.

I hope you’ll join us again this year, Friend. You can be there for even more kids heading to school who need someone in their corner.

It might still be summer, but families are already stretched—and we’re working fast to meet the need. Your support will mean everything. To the kids. And to families we’re serving this summer and all year long.

With gratitude,

P.S. I’ll be in touch with more stories as Operation Backpack® picks up steam nationwide—but I hope you’ll be part of it from the start!

Not ready for monthly—one gift still changes lives

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