The IRC in Atlanta expects to welcome 700 school-aged children to Georgia in the upcoming year and we can’t do this without YOU! This summer, we are organizing a Back 2 School Supply Drive to ensure the refugee families we serve have backpacks full of everything they need as children enroll in their new schools and begin to rebuild their lives.

We are calling on our dedicated supporters to collect the items needed and pack a backpack for a refugee student (or two – or five – or ten!) this summer, and drop them off at our office, located at 2305 Parklake Drive NE, Suite 100, Atlanta 30345, between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2023.

Download our Back 2 School Supplies Drive flyer and packing list here!

Below is a list of all the supplies needed to provide one backpack, with options for students in K-5 and 6-12.

K-5 Packing List

6-12 Packing List

 

If your faith group, school, company or family would like to commit to providing a larger donation of backpacks, and/or you are unable to drop off on July 20, please reach out to VolunteerATL@rescue.org.

Thank you so much for your support in helping us to equip newly arriving students with everything they need to start the school year off strong!

 

To learn more about the work of the IRC in Atlanta and for information on how you can get involved with the IRC as a donor or volunteer, please contact Development Director, Heloise Ahoure, at Heloise.Ahoure@rescue.org or 678-636-8941.   

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