STUFF THE BUS
Sign-up your business or organization to help support our Backpacks for Youth program!
In 2022 GHC supported 1200 children and youth in need across Simcoe County with backpacks, school supplies, water bottles, and lunch kits for elementary students.
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In 2023 we hope to exceed this number and are looking for community support to make this a reality!
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How you choose to run your school supply drive or fundraiser is up to you:
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Encourage customer participation;
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Make it a friendly competition between colleagues;
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Challenge another business in the area or in your building; or
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Use your creativity to support this campaign!
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After signing up:
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Gain access to our Stuff the Bus folder which includes our wish list of items we need, a poster template, our logo, and ideas to make it fun for your team!
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Your business/organization will be added to our website list of drop off locations (unless you aren't soliciting public participation)
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We will tag your business and encourage people to participate at Stuff the Bus locations on our socials throughout the summer
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Post progress highlights and tag #GHCStufftheBus
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Then it’s time to stuff the bus! Be ready for the Glowing Hearts bus tour. Our decked out Landmark Bus Lines bus will travel to each participating business to collect financial and school supply donations. Each stop will allow time for a photo op, and monetary contributions will be recognized with a giant cheque, to be posted and tagged on our social media accounts.
Bus routes/dates/times will be confirmed closer to the time, but are expected to be on August 22nd, 24th, and 28th (if needed).
Thank you for your support!
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HELP GIVE SIMCOE COUNTY CHILDREN & YOUTH IN LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT AND PRIDE OF HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL WITH EVERYTHING NEEDED TO START OFF THE YEAR ON THE RIGHT TRACK!
Still looking to get involved? Email sarah@glowingheartscharity.org
Locations Welcoming Community Participation
Drop off school supply donations at the following businesses/organizations!
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Thank you to all who participated!
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Here is an updated list of where you
can still drop off:
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BARRIE
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North Barrie Market & Bayfield Butcher
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Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
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ORILLIA
De Palma & Associates Legal Services
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Jim Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC
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OUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES LIST
Shopping List in Order of Need
Backpacks
Pencils (no plastic wrap)
Locks
Lined Paper
Lunch Bags
Water Bottles
Construction Paper
Geometry Sets
Scientific Calculators
Calculators
Crayola Pencil Crayons (24)​
Crayola Markers​​​
Highlighters​​
Scissors-blunt
Scissors-pointy
Dividers
Erasers-white preferred
Rulers
Pencil Cases
Mechanical Pencil 0.7 mm
Lead Refills 0.7 mm
Binders
Pencil Sharpeners