Help Local Children Experiencing Foster Care

Start the School Year Strong

A new school year brings fresh opportunities—new teachers, new friendships, and the chance to grow. For families welcoming children into their homes, the season brings added responsibilities and opportunities to nurture growth. At With Love, we believe every child deserves to begin the year feeling confident, equipped, and cared for. That’s why we’re inviting our incredible community to lift up these families with tangible care and support

This summer, With Love is collecting essential school supplies for local children in care. In August, we’ll host a joyful Back-to-School Shopping Event where resource families can enjoy an end-of-summer festivity and “shop” for these items at no cost—ensuring every child heads into the school year ready to learn.

Each year, this event supports over 100 families and 300 children, distributing more than $28,000 worth of essential items. Your generosity makes this possible and helps children impacted by foster care step confidently into a new school year.

How you can Help

Whether you’re an individual, business, or faith community, below are simple ways to come alongside little ones in care this season

Host a Drive
July 10, 2025 – August 8, 2025

Set up a donation box in your neighborhood, workplace, or faith community to collect much-needed school supplies. We’ll provide flyers with item lists—and we encourage creative box decorations! Check out the “Back to School Checklist” below for what we’re collecting.

Shop Online
Visit our Amazon Wishlist to shop for the exact items our kids need this school year. You can also use it as a guide to shop locally or from your favorite retailers. Every item purchased helps us reach our goal of outfitting 450 children with essential school supplies and the confidence to thrive.

Donate With Love
Make a financial gift to help us fill the gaps and ensure every child we serve heads into the school year feeling ready and supported.

Every dollar makes a difference and helps us serve more families with the essential items they need.

Offer a Service

Help make our Back to School Event extra special by sharing your talent, service, or product with local resource families.

From haircuts to treats, activity stations to entertainment, your gift can make the day more joyful.

Please bring collected items to the With Love Facility by August 8th so they can be prepared for the family shopping event.

We are open for donation acceptance Wednesday & Friday 11 AM – 1 PM
Questions? Email to: info@withloveoregon.org

Back-to-School Volunteer Roles

For Primary Volunteers Only

Help make this event special! These roles are open to With Love’s Primary Volunteers who’ve completed a background check and volunteer orientation.

Interested in becoming a Primary Volunteer?

Resource families

Fill out our interest form to ensure you are on the invite list for this event.

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