BACK TO SCHOOL
Give a Student a Strong Start This School Year
Help remove financial barriers so HDSB students can start the school year ready to learn
Hi, I’m Carrie the Backpack, and you can think of me as Halton Learning Foundation’s cheerful helper for Back to School.
As a backpack, I get to see the needs of students across the HDSB—from empty lunch bags to worn-out shoes—and I’m here to help change their stories.
Grace’s father passed away suddenly in the Spring, leaving mom as the only income earner for their three children. As the new school year approaches, Grace’s mother is struggling to afford school supplies, clothing, and food, making it difficult to provide her children with the essentials they need to start the school year with confidence.
Grace’s story is not unique. Across Halton, one in eight HDSB students faces the same reality.
Your gift changes stories like Grace’s.
Back-to-school sales are already starting, and classes are just weeks away.
More students than ever need your support NOW to start strong. Last year, over 2,600 students needed help.
Double Your Impact — Help TWO Students Today!
Become a monthly donor—or upgrade your current monthly gift—and thanks to the generosity of belairdirect, your monthly donations will be matched for up to one year dollar for dollar up to $15,000.
That means you can help TWICE as many students head back to school with confidence, dignity, and the tools they need to succeed.
