CONTACTS BTSCD Staff Contact Responsible Janette Lopez 602.256.9408 Student Registration Program Administrator Janette@btscd.com School Allocations School Scheduled Times Merchandise Robert Smith 602.256.9408 Event Logistics and Operations Robert@btscd.com Operations Backpack Stuffing Events Suzanne Kramer 602.256.9408 Volunteers at event Volunteer Coordinator suzanne@btscd.com 602.256.9409 Stitches program Sandy Whitver s titchesoflove@btscd.com Stitches of Love Karl Gentles 602.256.9408 Event Planning Executive Director karl@btscd.com Sponsorships/Partnerships
MISSION We help break down barriers to early childhood school success by provide new outfits and uniforms, backpacks and school supplies to children in need.
OVERVIEW 51 years serving Valley. Established in 1967 Serves 25,000 K–6 students annually in 260 schools and 30 school districts $2M retail value of clothing to community Three signature programs: New Clothes, New Beginnings distribution Student Attire for Education (SAFE) Stitches of Love 10-member board of directors 2,500 volunteers Presenting Sponsor Two FT / Three PT employees
Distribution New Clothes, New Beginnings Annual Distribution Event July 22 – 25, 2019, Grand Canyon University, Lopes Performance Center (moved from GCU Arena for 2019) Impacts over 9,500 students Over 140 schools and 30 districts Delivers self esteem and self confidence through school outfits, uniforms, backpacks, hygiene items, sneakers, and school supplies Title Sponsor
DISTRIBUTION Title I schools, some exceptions • • BTSCD gives school number of students that can attend, school selects students with greatest need that participate in free/reduced lunch program. Students ages 5-11 or ENTERING K-6. • Twelve or older, 5 and younger not eligible. • Consent to photos and videos for BTSCD • Two chaperones per school MAXIMUM, some exceptions based on need. This is a day for students, NO PARENTS, • strictly enforced. Exception for Foster Title Sponsor Groups.
LOCATION: BLDG 12 12
CLOTHING Students receive: Two polo shirts Two shorts One sweatshirt On backpack filled with school supplies & one pair of sneakers Three pairs of socks and three pairs of underwear Hand-made accessories One belt $350! Retail value to each student!
IMPORTANT DATES Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday July 22, 2019 July 23, 2019 July 24, 2019 July 25, 2019 Buckeye SD #33 Creighton SD #44 Roosevelt School District #66 Phoenix Elementary SD Empower College Prep Boys & Girls Club of Scottsdale Isaac SD #5 Phoenix Advantage Charter School Arizona Helping Hands Alhambra SD # 68 Wilson School District #7 Pendergast SD #92 Arizona Friends of Foster Arlington SD #47 Madison District #38 Deer Valley SD #97 Families Fowler SD #45 Tolleson SD #17 Imagine School Cortez Peoria School District Dobson Academy Cartwright School District #83 Mesa SD #4 Laveen School District #59 Avondale SD #44 New Pathways for Youth Nadaburg Unified Union School District Glendale SD #40 Concordia Charter School Tempe Elementary School District Paradise Valley SD #69 Balsz District #31 Great Hearts Maryvale Prep Vista Colina Phoenix Rescue Mission Sacaton School District Academies of Math & Science Boys & Girls (Phoenix) Murphy SD #21 Valle Del Sol Littleton School District Pan American Osborn SD #8 DAY SPONORED BY: DAY SPONORED BY: Washington School District #6 DAY SPONORED BY: Title Sponsor
IMPORTANT DATES Date Document Action March 19, 2019, 10:30 am School Orientation Meeting via Zoom Register at conference call. Formally held in person http://www.backtoschoolclothingdrive.com/r egistration/ this meeting will be by Zoom conference call By March 25, 2019 Student registration opens online at Complete online registration form. Can send form www.btscd.com/registration home with parents and then input into system. March 25, 2019, 10:30 am School Orientation Meeting via Zoom Register at conference call. Formally held in person http://www.backtoschoolclothingdrive.com/r this meeting will be by Zoom conference egistration/ call By April 15, 2019 1 st reminder to complete student BTSCD will notify the school coordinator listed in the registration. Email confirming time and online registration. dates for school participation April 18, 2019, 10:30 am School Orientation Meeting via Zoom Register at conference call. Formally held in person http://www.backtoschoolclothingdrive.com/r this meeting will be by Zoom conference egistration/ call By May 1, 2019 2 nd reminder email sent to school to ALL CHANGES REQUESTED BY SCHOOL MUST complete student registration BE COMPLETE BY THIS DATE. NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE AFTER THIS DATE. By May 15, 2019 Final confirmation email sent to school BTSCD will email a final confirmation of all for student registration registered students to the school representative of record.
REGISTRATION www.btscd.com/registration
CLOTHING CLOSETS Student Attire For Education (SAFE) school uniform sales program providing discounted retail pricing to Title I public elementary schools to help purchase uniforms for clothing closets. Receive a 33% discount and more when you shop in our online retail store. Schools spend on average of $2,000 per order, twice a year to stock their clothing closets. Competitively priced, quality, brand name merchandise all purchased directly on our e-commerce site at www.backtoschoolstore.org. Shopping with a Purpose: All proceeds are invested back into our program to fund additional grants so more schools get matching grants. We support each other through our partnership! Funds can come from a variety of sources including Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Back to School Funds, McKinney-Vento Federal Program Funding, the PTO or PTA, even a bake sale! Important: Schools that purchase uniforms via our SAFE program get priority allotment and scheduled times for the New Clothes, New Beginnings Summer distribution event.
CLOTHING CLOSETS Purchase your school clothing and uniforms from Back to School Clothing Drive – We want ALL Distribution schools to be SAFE schools too! Give feedback – We’re listening! We make upgrades throughout the year to meet your needs, make ordering easier, add user-friendly features, improve customer service, add more products, and customize your online experience. Help with district RFPs – We’re the official uniform provider for several districts and we want to help other districts. Please help us: Arrange a meeting with your District’s purchasing/ business manager or program coordinator. Support our efforts to become an approved vendor for your district. Become an official Back to School Ambassador – advocate, inform, network, and provide feedback.
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