Savannah-Chatham County Court Appointed Special Advocates will hold their annual back-to-school supply drive July 8-Aug. 2 to try and ensure that foster children are prepared to begin school with the needed supplies for a successful school year.
ZaDonna Slay, executive director for CASA, said more than 150 foster children in the community could benefit from the drive.
“Starting a new year of school is always fun, but can also be nerve wracking for many students,” she said. “On top of the normal fears a student may face, imagine having to start the new year with no school supplies.
“Having inadequate or no school supplies hinders a child’s ability to excel in the classroom and fit in. That’s where the community can step in and make a difference.”
Collection of such items as loose-leaf paper, pencils, glue, crayons, colored pencils, personal-size hand sanitizer or 3-prong folders with pockets can be dropped off July 8 and Aug. 2 at the United Way of the Coastal Empire building, 428 Bull St., Suite 205, on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
For information, contact CASA at info@savannnahcasa.org or 447-8908, ext. 100