Packs for Progress
It is important for students to have the tools to successfully learn. United Way is proud to help children throughout Greater Franklin County access these tools by providing free backpacks stuffed with school supplies.The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is now taking applications for our ‘Packs for Progress’ initiative, where we partner with the Farmington Rotary and other local businesses to provide backpacks for eligible students attending schools in RSU9, RSU73, MSAD58, Rangeley Schools, Stratton School and any home-schoolers, grades Pre-K through 12th.
We are also getting geared up with our fundraising and collection of supplies, so anyone interested in donating money or supplies can call Nichole at 778-5048.
Supplies needed include:
We’d be happy to take applications over the phone (778-5048), click here for downloadable application, or look us up on facebook! Backpacks will be available for pick up August 21st and 22nd, 2017 between 8a and 4p at our office (218 Fairbanks Road, Farmington) so kids are ready and have what they need for school.
