Backpacks TOP NEED!!
Pencils - we will bundle into 10 packs
Pens - We will bundle into 10 packs
Glue sticks
Colored Pencils
Highlighters
Erasers
Scissors
New underwear and socks (any size and any kind)
New athletic shoes - Any size
Used Light weight jackets
Donations can be taken to the southside of the Merciful HELP Center and left inside the donation door from 8 AM - 8 PM daily.
TO VOLUNTEER, CLICK HERE!
TO SPONSOR A CHILD, CLICK HERE!
Tools for School provides back-to-school necessities to families in need. Financially qualified children from Hamilton County and zip codes 46240 and 46260 receive backpacks, school supplies, socks, shoes and underwear, a lightweight jacket, and a book to start the school year.
We assisted over 3,441 children in 2022. It takes over 1,000 volunteers to make this project happen! We registered 1,379 families in 2022 and then served over 1,400. Please help us!
Please consider donating new supplies, or we can do the shopping for you when you sponsor a child. We buy in bulk and look for discounts.
$750 provides the backpack, school supplies, shoes, socks, and underwear for five children.
$160 provides all of the supplies for one child.
$65 will purchase 3 backpacks
$35 will purchase school supplies for one child
To make a tax-deductible monetary donation, please send your check payable to Merciful H.E.L.P Center with Tools for School indicated on the memo line. Mail checks to: Merciful HELP Center, Attn: Tools for School, 1045 West 146th Street, Suite A, Carmel, IN 46032.
For more information call (317) 663-4039 ext. 5 or email [email protected]
In addition to collecting donations from our parish and community, we are looking for volunteers to help with set-up and distribution the 3rd weekend in July. This is a great way for teens to earn service hours and for all families to give back to the community and serve those in need!