BACKPACKS FOR YOUTH
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Did you know that at least 9,475 children in Simcoe County are living in low-income households?
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In 2024 GHC has provided over 2700 children and youth with school supplies, backpacks, lunch kits, and water bottles to start the year off on the right track.​
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We find out favourite and least favourite colours to help match backpacks to our participants, and provide most-needed items to allow children to start school off on the right track!
We are no longer accepting parent/guardian requests
WORKER BACKPACK REQUESTS
Eligible students are:
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In JK - grade 12+ in Simcoe County
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Attending full-time in-person instruction at a publicly funded elementary or secondary school
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Living in a low-income household or who are vulnerable to poverty
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Has a community organization worker who puts in the request using their organizational email address, and who will pick up and deliver to their client​
