Current Projects

The end of summer means its time for Back-to-School and supporting local children in need!

This multi-part project, in partnership with The Richards Group and Miller Insurance and Financial Group, will help ease the financial burden for struggling families and ensure their students are equipped with essential items for a confident start to the school year.

PRIMARY PROJECT: SCHOOL SUPPLY COLLECTION

We're collecting new school supplies for Newark City Schools (Licking County) and Lancaster City Schools (Fairfield County). Participants are invited to drop off donations at one of the following locations:

Drop-off Locations:

• The Richards Group – 1911 Newark Granville Rd, Granville (765 )532-6843
  Drop-off: Business hours (Mon & Wed, 9 AM–5 PM) or leave items in the secure collection bin on the porch after hours
• Miller Insurance and Financial Group – 804 West Fair Ave, Lancaster (740) 653-4339
  Drop-off: Business hours (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM) in the office

You may donate any new school items—backpacks, pencils, notebooks, folders, markers, and more!

AMAZON SCHOOL SUPPLY REGISTRY

Prefer to shop online? You can purchase school supplies directly through our Amazon Registry, and items will be shipped to Sending Hope Ohio for distribution to local schools.

• Shop the Amazon Registry HERE
  
  

SERVE WITH FLEXIBILITY

For families who want to participate independently or in small groups, we’re offering the following flexible opportunities:

• Charity Newsies School Clothing Distribution, in association with Seeds of Caring
  Help outfit local students with free school clothing in their distribution event!
  School Clothing- Sign-up HERE
• After-School Snack Pack Kits, in association with Seeds of Caring
  Create snack packs based on your own schedule for food-insecure students in local food pantries.
  Snack Pack Kits - Sign-up HERE
• Ask Your Teacher!
  Connect with your child’s classroom teacher to see what specific supplies or support might be needed.