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Donations of money, backpacks needed in Norman

 
JENNIFER GRISWOLD | Published: July 8, 2009    Comment on this article Leave a comment

NORMAN — United Way of Norman needs donations of money and backpacks so it can provide school supplies to low-

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To apply for help
Those interested in receiving school supplies should bring these items to CrossPointe Church, 2601 24th Ave. SE, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 20-24:


• Current driver’s license or photo identification


• Proof of residence


• Proof of income, including jobs, child support and all other sources


• Social Security cards for every member of the family

All information is required to process an application.

income families.

The nonprofit agency will take applications this month for its annual ABC School Supply Program, which provides free school supplies to students in the Norman, Noble, Little Axe, Lexington and Robin Hill school districts.

The ABC program ensures students have the pencils, paper and crayons they’ll need to start the first day of school. Families must meet specific income guidelines to qualify.

United Way officials have reported a steady increase over the past several years of people needing school supplies for their children. More than 845 students received supplies through the program in 2008.

With the current economic situation, the agency expects more applications this year, but doesn’t know if it will be able to fulfill every request, said Emily Furney, program director.

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