Resource List

The Family Giving Tree wants to make sure you have the tools necessary to make this year's drive the most successful to date.

We'll keep this page updated throughout the drive with

suggestions from fellow host companies. Use the links on the right for motivation, suggestions and general procedures companies and organizations like yours have sent in.

Kick-Off Luncheon Slideshow

(click to download)

Winner of the Cutest Backpack Award!

(not a real award...just a really cute pack!)

Dear Family Giving Tree Elves,

On behalf of my clients who received a free backpack with school supplies, we would all like to say a big THANK YOU to the Family Giving Tree. I had 11 children on my caseload that benefited from the backpack giveaway! The expressions on these children’s faces were filled with great appreciation and excitement! They were all very happy and excited. Having a new backpack with school supplies was a great start to the new school year for most of them! We want to also thank the volunteers and companies for making a donation and dedicating their time for such a wonderful event!

Thanks again!

Best regards,

Erica Chen

Service Coordinator

San Andreas Regional Center

Special Resources

Backpack Contents

We suggest including these items in each backpack to ensure academic success!

Sample Announcements

Need help announcing your drive? See how other hosts have done it!

Pictures

These photo montages are a great introduction to The Back-to-School Drive!