CWS Welcome Backpacks
| Overview
There are currently hundreds of unaccompanied children in the Houston area that need support! Most of these children have seen intense violence and were forced to flee their home countries with what little they could carry. After traveling thousands of miles full of uncertainty, they are gearing up for their newest journey here in the United States: school!
For any child, the start of school comes with both nerves and excitement. For children who are new to this country and don't have school supplies, it can feel terrifying and lonely. CWS' Welcome Backpack program provides backpacks filled with supplies for unaccompanied children ages 14 and up to help them feel prepared and ready for success at their new school.
| Supplies Needed
- One backpack - standard 18"
- One 1 inch, 3-ring binder with dividers
- 2-Pocket folders (minimum of 2, any color)
- Single subject notebooks (minimum of 3, no loose-leaf or filler paper)
- Pens (minimum of 5, blue or black)
- Pre-sharpened #2 pencils (minimum of 12)
- Erasers (minimum of 2)
- Sharpie highlighters (minimum of 2, yellow)
- 100-Count of post it notes (minimum of 2, any color, 3x3 inch)
- BiC wite-out correction tape (minimum of 1)
- One 12-inch ruler
- One reusable water bottle - at least 24 oz
- Ruled index cards (totaling 300 count)
- Hand sanitizer (minimum of 2, 2oz travel size)
| How to Get Involved
- Purchase the supplies, assemble the Welcome Backpacks yourself, and drop off at the location listed below.
- Purchase all the items from your vendor of choice (Target, Amazon, Staples etc.) and contact us to arrange a pick up/drop off date and time. We will be more than happy to assemble them for you!
If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Harrison at rharrison@cwsglobal.org or 713.865.0728.