Back to School Clothing Drive

clean clothes, shoes that fit, and a backpack stocked with school supplies … most children don’t think twice about getting these necessities when they start school. but for children whose families can’t afford them, such items – and the self confidence they bring – are hopelessly out of reach. founded in 1967, back to school clothing drive provides these fundamental items to high-need children throughout arizona. through our three programs we help more than 25,000 children from 260+ schools in 40 school districts. these programs help break down barriers to early childhood school success, build self-esteem and self-confidence, and ultimately confident, strong students ready to learn, achieve, and advance. our mission: to provide new school outfits and uniforms, backpacks, and school supplies to children in need. we help break down barriers to early childhood school and education success. our programs: each july, more than 9,500 students benefit from our “new clothes, new beginnings” clo