Kids need tools to get the job done

by Linda Theil

Tools and a toolbox are essential elements to any creative endeavor; that's why the Livingston Educational Service Agency plans to distribute 1500 backpacks full of learning tools free to Livingston County schoolkids on August 8, 2024.

The agency is in the midst of their 23rd annual "Fill-a-Backpack for Kids" project.

"For this project to be a success, we need your support," said project coordinator Robin Schutz of Great Start Livingston. "We need school supplies and backpacks -- supplies can be dropped off 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at LESA, 1425 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell, Michigan until August 2, 2024."

Alisa and I have supported the project since it began and this year we are filling 12 backpacks with colored pencils, crayons, pink erasers, folders, glue, highlighters, markers, paper, pencils, pens, rulers, scissors, spiral notebooks, handmade pencil cases for our Livingston County learners!

This year the pencil cases are made of "Glow for It" cottons designed by Kanvas Studio for Benartex, and Sunoboro batiks for Moda Fabrics.

The pencil case design is the small-sized, flat-bottom option from the "Perfectly Popping Pouches" pattern by Diane Spencer Ogg.

The pencil pouches are lined and feature riveted zipper ends.

Update July 29, 2024

We filled a dozen backpacks with the kids yesterday and I delivered them to LESA this morning. Nice work, Alisa, Sawyer, Emerson, Zoe, and Bonnie!

Comments

Cathy said…

This is such a wonderful project and a great way to teach kids to give back. I know they'll love their pencil pouches! You guys are great!!

caj

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