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Change the Type’s 5th Annual Back to School Drive

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 Friday, August 8 at Biltmore Hills Community Center in Raleigh. This beloved event brings together our community to support local students and families with free school supplies, food, haircuts, and more.

This year, we’re expanding our impact even further by supporting Old Fort Elementary in Western NC, where many families are still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Our goal? To serve at least 150 students — and with your help, we’ll get there.


🧡 Ways to Donate

We’ve made it easy for you to support however you can. Here are all the ways to contribute to this year’s drive:


💵 Make a Financial Contribution

✏️ Donate School Supplies

You can drop off items at one of our local collection sites:

  • Garner Police Department – 900 7th Avenue, Garner, NC 27529

  • Diamond Cutz Barber Shop – 1350 5th Avenue, Garner, NC 27529

Or shop from our Amazon Wishlist and send items directly to us — quick, simple, and contact-free!


🌟 Why It Matters

Back-to-school season should be filled with excitement and possibility — not stress. But for many families, especially those recovering from disaster or living with limited resources, buying school supplies can be a real burden.

Your donation does more than provide backpacks and notebooks. It gives students the confidence and tools they need to walk into the classroom ready to succeed.


🙌 Be Part of the Change

Whether you give $5, donate a pack of pencils, or help spread the word, your support fuels this mission. Together, we’re creating a future where all students — regardless of zip code or circumstance — feel equipped, empowered, and seen.


📅 Mark your calendar for August 8 — and join us in making a difference.

 
 
 

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