SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
Donations accepted through
August 4
Now through August 4, please help the children of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren prepare for the upcoming school year by donating backpacks, school supplies, gift cards or by making a monetary donation. We will be supporting 37 kids, ages 3 – 18 years old plus 1 grandmother who is going back to school:
Age 3-5: 2 males*, 8 females* Age 13-15: 5 males*, 3 females
Age 6-9: 4 males, 1 female Age 16-18: 6 males*, 1 females
Age 10-12: 3 males, 4 females* Over 18: 1 grandmother
*Special backpack requests: 1 Barbie backpack for 5 yo girl, 1 pink or purple backpack for 4 yo girl, 1 Spider Man backpack for 4 yo boy, 1 Boss Baby backpack for 4 yo boy, 1 Hero backpack for 6 yo boy, 1 backpack with graphic design for 12 yo girl, 1 pink backpack for 10 yo girl, 4 black backpacks for 13+ yo boys, 1 Nike backpack for 16 yo boy
Each child will need a backpack for school. Backpacks for younger children should be big enough to hold a folder and a few basic supplies or belongings. Backpacks for older children should be larger and sturdy enough to carry textbooks and other belongings. The children will also need a variety of school supplies. Donations of one or more of the items (list below) are appreciated (# after the item indicates how many requested the item).
Please drop off your donation anytime now through August 4th. A drop box is set up in the Front Room for donations. Monetary donations and gift cards are also welcome. To donate online, enter “School Supplies” as the donation reason. Questions? Email admin@unityinnaperville.org
Writing Utensils:
Washable markers (5)
Markers (1)
Crayons (2 for age 5)
Crayons 24 ct (2)
Colored pencils – 12 ct sharpened (2)
Highlighter markers, 4pk, asst colors: blue, orange, pink, orange (3)
Expo low odor, CHISEL tip, dry erase markers, 4pk, any color (3)
48pk #2 Ticonderoga pencils – sharpened
Pencils (2)
Mechanical pencils
Pack of Pens (7)
Erasable pens
Red pens
Gel pens
Paper-mate ink-joy pens
Paper-mate flair metallic pens
Sharpies
Large snap-shut pencil box (11”x7”)
Large eraser
Pencil sharpener
Folders:
Plastic folders with pockets
2-pocket folders (2)
4 sturdy PLASTIC pocket folders (solid colors, NO NAMES, NO prong fasteners) – 1 red, 1 green, 1 blue, 1 yellow
Paper/Notebooks/Binders:
100 sheet composition notebook, WIDE ruled
Spiral notebook (2)
3 subject notebook
5 subject notebooks
5 subject notebook – purple
1 loose leaf paper package, WIDE ruled
Paper (3)
1.5” 3 ring binder (3)
5 tab dividers
Calculators:
Calculator (3)
Misc:
Glue sticks
3 Elmer’s glue sticks
1 pair of Fiskars brand scissors – pointed tip, 7” student scissors
Wired kids headphones
Post-its
Kleenex (4)
About Grandparents Raising Grandchildren…
The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) program at Metropolitan Family Services offers a day and evening (GRG) support group, clinical guidance by licensed social workers and counselors, counseling services for the adult caregivers and for the children they care for. The GRG Support Group provides peer support for grandmothers, grandfathers, and other relatives raising their relatives’ children. The grandparents come from all areas of DuPage County and care for children of all ages, ranging from newborn to adult. Grandparents can be single, suffer from health issues themselves, and/or have financial challenges trying to raise a second family at an older age. Our GRG program offers a safe place to come together and share emotional support and needed resources. For more information about Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, contact Nathan Underhile LCSW at Metropolitan Family Services at 773-802-3911.
