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Help United Way of Ventura County provide backpacks with essential school supplies for 1,000 local homeless youth
United Way’s Stuff the Bus campaign aims to increase school readiness of homeless youth and lessen the financial burden of back-to-school expenses on their families. Over 8,000 youth have been identified as homeless in Ventura County. The average cost for back-to-school supplies for one child is almost $600, which can be a challenge for low-income families.
Studies show that barriers to school readiness can lead to increased absenteeism, developmental delays, poor literacy, and decreased emotional well-being. Students who come from low-income families are also seven times more likely to drop out of school than those from families with higher incomes.
New school supplies are essential for a student’s success in school. By providing homeless students with essential school supplies, our campaign helps pave the path to academic success by ensuring that students start the school year with the tools they need to learn. With your support, we can increase school readiness among homeless youth in our community and help them stay in school.
SUPPORT A LOCAL COLLECTION DRIVE
If you are looking to donate school supplies, we have collection throughout the county where you can drop off donations. When dropping off your donation, look for the pop-up bus and stop sign. Please note that only brand-new school supplies will be accepted.
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