Sign up to provide a new backpack and a gift card for school supplies to youth in Shelter, Inc.'s programs! School is coming up faster than we know it, and we want to make sure everyone has what they need to be successful this year. Purchase a backpack from a store of your choice and a $35 gift card ($50 for high school/college students) from Target or Walmart.  Let's make back-to-school fun, so that every kid can have a good school year!

Participating is easy!
1. Fill out this form to sign up
2. Check your email for your backpack recipient(s) information (first name, grade in school, donation code)
3. Go shopping to pick out an appropriate backpack and gift card
4. Put gift card and label/nametag with the donation code in the backpack
4. Drop off your donation at the Shelter, Inc. office by July 28th

You can also mail/ship your donation to our office:
Shelter, Inc. Attn: Zoe McGrath
1616 N Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 201
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Online Gift Cards can be emailed to zmcgrath@shelter-inc.org

Shop for me! I prefer to make a cash donation: https://shelterinc.salsalabs.org/backpackdrive2021

For questions contact Zoe McGrath at zmcgrath@shelter-inc.org or 847-595-0180.

*By filling out this form, you indicate that you will donate to Shelter's 2021 Backpack Drive*