As a new school year approaches, you can help ensure children and youth in foster care have the tools they need to start the year with confidence.

The EmberHope Foundation’s Back to School Collection Drive is now underway, with collection boxes located throughout the Wichita area. Donations will be accepted through July 24th, and every item collected will help support children and teens served through EmberHope’s foster care programs.

School supplies are more than just pencils and paper—they help students feel prepared, included, and ready to learn. Your donation can make a meaningful difference in helping a child begin the school year equipped for success.

Most Needed Items

We are currently collecting:

• Scientific calculators
• Folders
• Highlighters
• Headphones
• Composition notebooks
• Loose-leaf paper
• Dry erase markers
• And many other school essentials

Ways to Give

There are several ways to participate:

• Drop off supplies at one of our collection box locations throughout Wichita
• Make a monetary donation to help purchase needed school supplies
• Shop our Amazon Wishlist and have items shipped directly to EmberHope

Every donation, no matter the size, helps ensure children and youth in foster care have the resources they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Help Us Give Back This School Year

Join us in making a difference for local children and families. Together, we can help students start the school year feeling supported, prepared, and hopeful for what lies ahead.

Collection Drive Ends July 24th. Thank you for helping us invest in the future of children and youth in foster care. 💜