ONE — the number of people it takes to make a difference.

Current project

Gear up local students for the school year

Join our Back-to-School Supply Drive — donate new supplies in person or shop our Amazon registry from home.

Sending Hope Ohio Back-to-School Supply Drive — helping local students in need.

Back to school

It’s back-to-school season — and we need your help!

Local nonprofit Sending Hope Ohio is launching a Back-to-School Supply Collection to support local children in need. This initiative — in partnership with the NAACP, Denison University, and The Richards Group — helps ease the burden for struggling families and ensures local students are ready to start the school year strong.

How to donate

Ways to give

Drop off — The Richards Group

Bring any new items — backpacks, pencils, notebooks, markers, folders, glue sticks, and more — to The Richards Group, 1911 Newark Granville Rd, Granville. Drop off during business hours (Mon & Wed, 9–5) or place items in the secure bin on the porch after hours.

Drop off — Denison University

Drop new supplies at Slayter Union, 3rd floor, outside the Community Leadership and Involvement Center.

Shop from home

Prefer to shop online? Order from our Amazon registry and everything ships directly to Sending Hope Ohio for local distribution.

Shop the Amazon Registry

Let’s make sure every child heads back to school feeling prepared, supported, and hopeful! Looking for more ways to help local students? Explore additional independent service opportunities at SendingHopeOhio.org.

Questions about the drive?

Reach out to Jessica, Sending Hope Ohio director, at 740-215-1140. Thank you for helping local students head back to school with hope!