Help Refugee Youth Gear Up for School Success

The start of the 2010-2011 school year is right around the corner, and many new refugees are in need as they begin their education in their adopted home. We will be collecting much needed items to create “Success Satchels” for these new Americans. Help these new students start the school year on the right foot by making a contribution of any of the items below, or load up a backpack to create your own “Success Satchel,” guaranteeing a great start to the new year.

We will be collecting backpacks, #2 pencils, glue sticks, erasers, washable markers, crayons, colored pencils, safety scissors, rulers, pencil cases, lined notebooks (wide-rule), pocket folders, blue or black ink pens, 1” binders, highlighters, calculators and pocket dictionaries. With your help, we can assure that every refugee child has the tools for success in the classroom this year. If you would like to make a contribution or host a Back-to-School Drive for the IRC, please email Rachel Aherin, Development Associate, or call her at 602.433.2440 ext. 231.