URGENT SCHOOL BACKPACK APPEAL

     Because we were overwhelmed by so many people coming for assistance for food at

the Federation's Jerry Doliner Food Bank, we were not going to do the School

Backpack project this year.  But we have had so many calls from teachers, parents

and students asking for backpacks filled with supplies, we wondered how we could

have the time to again do this backpack project.  We asked our supplier if there was

a way he could help us. He came up with a great solution. He has agreed to pack

and deliver all school supplies to the counselors of the different schools. We have

learned from experience during the 15 years that we have been doing this program

that the counselors know best who are in need. We also realize that if parents can't

afford the basics, they certainly won't be able to afford to supply their kids with the

necessary tools to do well in school.

     Therefore, we are again going to reach out to you our caring donors and ask you to

give what you can afford during these trying economic times. This will enable us to help

the less fortunate students in the neediest schools. 100o/o of tax deductible donated

funds will purchase school supplies.  One quality backpack filled with supplies costs

us $25.00 and these backpacks would retail at the minimum $80.00.

     Your name or business, if you desire, will be printed on a card in each child's

backpack letting the children know that the community does care about them.

Please find it in your heart to help these kids.

Upcoming Senior Rosh Hashanah Luncheon

Please notify the Federation if you know any person over the age of 85 who would like to be invited.

Phone:  (386) 672-0294

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Marian Kohen, President - Gloria Max, Executive Director
470 Andalusia Avenue,  Ormond Beach, FL 32174 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach, FL
(386) 672-0294   FAX (386) 673-1316

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