MEDIA RELEASE:
06.01.07
For media questions, call Darla Burkett 760-347-3512
The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission will hold it’s “Back to School Backpack Giveaway” at 9:00 am, Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Van Buren Elementary School, multi-purpose room.
The Mission sponsors this event each year in an effort to ensure that children in need get a successful start to the school year!
*CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT, AND PARENTS MUST HAVE CHILDREN WITH THEM TO RECEIVE ANY SCHOOL SUPPLIES*
We would like to request community donations of backpacks and school supplies. Below is a list of suggested items needed:Backpacks Safety scissors Dictionaries
Pencils Notebook Paper Glue Sticks
Crayons Pencil Holders Protractors
School Glue Spiral Notebooks 3-Ring Notebooks
Felt-Tip Markers Colored Pencils Legal Pads
Erasers Blue/Black Pens K-3 Writing Tablet
Pencil Sharpeners Subject Dividers Glue Sticks
| Backpacks | Safety scissors | Dictionaries |
| Pencils | Notebook Paper | Glue Sticks |
| Crayons | Pencil Holders | Protractors |
| School Glue | Spiral Notebooks | 3-Ring Notebooks |
| Felt-Tip Markers | Colored Pencils | Legal Pads |
| Erasers | Blue/Black Pens | K-3 Writing Tablet |
| Pencil Sharpeners | Subject Dividers | Glue Sticks |
The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that exists to serve those in need by sharing the saving grace of Jesus Christ through the provision of food, shelter, hot meals and spiritual counsel.
Thank you for your donations.
Please contact:
Mike Boyer, Director of Programs
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
(760) 347-3512 Office
IMC Inc.