i was wondering if anyone new where a family could get help with back to school because i havebeensickhave4kid

Question

my husband was been working very hard but it is rough i had cancer in remention recently have been told i have grand mal elpisiy i have faith but its hard we live well because have each other just need advise where to turn to find help with school supplies and cloths

Answer 1

OK, here are some ideas. These are ranked from the most likely sources to least likely sources.

1. The school itself. Schools receive supplies at wholesale prices. However, they can take a tax deduction for the retail value of donations. In other words, giving school supplies away is an excellent way for the school district to make money. However, some schools don't want to concern themselves with the paperwork.

2. The teacher. Teachers have an expense account. I personally have a $2,000 annual expense account to spend on my classroom. I spend $1,000 on chemicals and glass supplies. The other $1,000 is used to purchase school supplies for "at risk" students. Now, consider that at my last school... my annual expense account was $50.

3. Go to a church. It is amazing how much money is actually released from churches to local school children. Our church has provided $15,000 to local schools last year alone. Now, try to find a compatible church. If you are a Baptist, Baptist churches will be more willing to help. You stand to gain less help being a Baptist going to a Catholic Church for help.

4. Go to Wal-Mart... Office Depot... Staples... etc... to get free supplies. Large corporations will provide free school supplies if you are willing to ask and fill out the paperwork. Downside... TONS of paperwork. When you are finished, you will wish you had just bought the supplies.

5. Ask relatives. Many times their kids will throw away a perfectly good notebook that is only half used. Take their leftovers and "trash". It will get them through.

6. At the end of the school day, have your children do a quick glance through the hallways and trashcans to get their supplies. Are you insulted by this... don't be. Last year, I gave away 10 packs of near full paper, over 1000 pencils, over 3000 pens, 5 composition notebooks, 6 calculators (1 graphing calculator), and much more, from things thrown away in the trashcan. Yes, I am a teacher who dumpster dives.

There are many more ideas, but one or more of these should get you through.

Answer 2

Many times schools receive donations from businesses. I would call the school and talk to the counselor about your situation. As for the clothes...the least expensive place I can think of is WalMart. Other than that you could try thrift stores, like the Salvation Army or Goodwill. They look over the clothing well and it is very inexpensive.

Answer 3

Ya,lol I do this oftentimes too. I imply I can be correct within the core of sophistication being attentive to my instructor speak (I quite do not pay attention or pay any concentration mostly),and out of no wherein I can be pondering,whats happening C&A correct now? Sometimes,if I whenever at school to do not anything I will sneak over to a laptop and pass onto yahoo solutions lol.

Answer 4

Try your county Social Services Department -- either they can help directly OR they will know where to refer you.

Answer 5

If you belong to a church you should talk to the preacher/priest and or his secretaries about helping your family.

Answer 6

try a local church as well........they usually have items that are of necessity