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As families across the Triangle prepare for a new school year, many are facing a difficult reality: the cost of school supplies continues to rise, making it challenging for some students to begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed. That's why Change the Type is proud to host its 6th Annual Back-to-School Drive on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Biltmore Hills Community Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. This year, our goal is to serve 150 students and their famili

Join Change the Type's 6th Annual Back-to-School Drive on Aug 7, 2026, in Raleigh! Help provide essential supplies & support to students.

Because of your generous support, we exceeded our fundraising goal for the second year in a row!

Change the Type is hosting its second annual fundraiser ahead of this year's Back-to-School Drive event. The organization is partnering with Krispy Kreme to raise money to purchase school supply items.

Change the Type reflects on a year of impact as a Triangle-based nonprofit supporting students across North Carolina through fundraising, outreach, and youth empowerment while continuing our mission to change the stereotype.

Change the Type LLC donated over 70 bookbags to Hominy Valley Elementary in Western NC, supporting students recovering after Hurricane Helene with essential school supplies.

We served 100+ families in Raleigh with school supplies, free haircuts, food & more—our biggest yet.

It’s that time of year again — and we couldn’t be more excited! Change the Type is proud to host our 5th Annual Back to School Drive on...

Thanks to your generous support, Change the Type exceeded its fundraising goal through our Krispy Kreme campaign! With our Back 2 School Drive around the corner, we’re still seeking business sponsors to help us serve youth and families in need.

Triangle businesses: Sponsor Change the Type’s 5th Annual Back to School Drive in Raleigh to support local youth, gain exposure, and uplift your community.

We're so excited to announce Change the Type’s first-ever fundraiser —and it’s a sweet one! From now through May 31 , we're partnering...