The Salvation Army is distributing 16,900 backpacks to students across the U.S —including 870 right here in Washtenaw County
August 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Toyota and The Salvation Army Team Up to Provide Backpacks and School Supplies to Local
Students in Need.
The Salvation Army, in partnership with Toyota, is helping ensure students in our community are prepared for a successful school year by providing backpacks filled with essential school supplies to families in need.
As part of a nationwide initiative, Toyota is providing a one-time grant of $651,000, and
collecting donations at select manufacturing plants and dealers. The Salvation Army is distributing
16,900 backpacks to students across the U.S —including 870 right here in Washtenaw County.
MAJOR BRIAN GOODWILL SAID 870 BACKPACKS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED. PICK THEM UP AT 100 ARBANA DRIVE IN ANN ARBOR
ON AUGUST 2ND BETWEEN 10:00 AM AND 12;00 PM. THIS DISTRIBUTION IS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN
WASHTENAW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS . MUST HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 734-668-8353.
“Every child deserves to start school feeling prepared and confident,” said Major Brian
Goodwill, Corps Officer of The Salvation Army Washtenaw Corps. “Thanks to this partnership
with Toyota, we’re helping families in our area equip their children for a strong start to the
school year.”