Operation Backpack

With your help, students will be able to start the 2013-2014 school year the way it was meant to be… with Hope.
 
July 27^th through August 11^th
We ask for your support of Operation Backpack through your generous donation of a backpack, school supplies or both. Drop your donation into the Operation Backpack Bins located in the Narthex.
 
All school supplies/backpacks collected at Christ the Redeemer will be donated to school children through Cypress Assistance Ministries [CAM] and our sister parish, Our Mother of Mercy
 
We are grateful for your support!

The following NEW items are needed:
New Back Packs of all sizes and colors
Medium ballpoint pens
7” Crayola map coloring pencils – 12 ct.
Yellow highlighters
Crayola Jumbo Washable markers
Pencil pouches and holders
Pocket Folders with brads                                       
Pocket dividers with 12 pockets, 3-hole                   
12x18 pkg manila paper                                           
12x18 pkg construction paper                                  
5 tab pocket dividers                                               
Wide rule notebook paper                                       
Index cards                                                            
5” Fiskars scissors blunt & pointed   
Pink Bevel Erasers
Rulers                 
1 inch 3 ring binders            
2 inch 3 ring binders
Spiral notebooks wide rule, 70 count, 120 count and 150 count

In addition to school supplies CAM also tries to give each student new socks and underwear. Please consider adding a package to your donated items. All sizes [children through adult large] are needed.

For questions regarding Operation Backpack, please contact Stacie McKay at the parish office at 281-469-5533 or smckay@ctrcc.om