It's once again time for the KOG Backpack Challenge!
Our goal is to provide backpacks, supplies, and a new book for each of the 425 children who attend Dobie Pre-K. You can help by making a monetary donation, purchasing backpacks, books, and supplies, and volunteering with stuffing and delivery.
Dobie Pre-K, located in the Richardson ISD, serves preschoolers (3 and 4 year olds) with financial challenges and/or developmental or physical disabilities. Dobie has little parent involvement and teachers often provide important school supplies from their own salaries. The Backpack Challenge is just one of the many ways King of Glory supports Dobie Pre-K's teachers, students, and families.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Make a Monetary Donation:
King of Glory is collecting monetary donations to purchase school supplies. We are able to purchase many of the requested supplies in bulk for a lot less than can be found in the store. Donations are collected in the offering plate on Sundays, through KOGgives, and on the Venmo app @kingofglory. Please note "BPC" on your donation.
Donate Backpacks:
Purchase new 15"-18" new backpacks that will hold a standard size folder and supplies. You may find a selection of backpacks on our Amazon Wishlist.
Donate Books:
Help us send a new book home with each child! (No used or gently worn books, please.)
We have created an Amazon Wishlist to use as a reference when choosing appropriate books for the preschoolers. You do not have to purchase books from Amazon, but, if you do, we suggest using Prime so it will arrive on time.
Buy School Supplies:
The School Supply List is Ready! Please buy what is on the list (no off brands).
Please note: you can buy quantities more than was asked for. For example, If the 24-count box of Crayola crayons is $1.99 but the 48-count box is $.50, please buy the $.50 boxes of Crayola crayons.
DROP OFF items at KOG or ORDER ONLINE and have them DELIVERED.
Mark your Calendars and help Stuff the Packs:
Aug 2 – Youth Sorting Day – 1 - 2:30 PM
Aug 4 – Stuff the Packs! Congregation Volunteer Day and Lunch – 11-1 PM
Aug 4 - Deliver Backpack to Dobie - 1:30 - 3:00 - does not take this long - happens after the stuffing.
Adults and Children (10+) are invited to gather for lunch and serve by stuffing supplies into backpacks.
VOLUNTEER TO STUFF THE BACKPACKS TODAY!