Friend,

Some children are counting down the hours to the first bell. Others feel the weight of what they don’t have.

All summer long, Operation Backpack® has been building toward this moment. And thanks to friends who already stepped up with support, we've gotten many kids prepared for their first day of school—but there are still many more children to reach.

Please join me in giving children the strong start they deserve:

Your response can fill a backpack…keep the lights on at home…free up a parent to help with homework instead of worrying about the rent…and yes, put brand-new pencils, notebooks and crayons into an eager young learner’s hands.

Kindness like yours replaces fear with the steady rhythm of a safe, supported life.

It means so much knowing you’re part of this effort to lift up students first—and, in doing so, also help the parents, seniors and neighbors who count on us.

With gratitude,

P.S. Your kindness already speaks volumes. Choosing a monthly gift will keep that care flowing—steady, quiet and always right on time. Start your first monthly gift now.

Be the reason someone finds hope and strength.

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