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To have the biggest impact, while providing a meaningful engagement experience for your team – please consider sponsoring a school (or grade level) through Backpack Coalition. Every student in the school will receive a backpack with grade-specific items sponsored and packed by you and your company!

Financial sponsorship is a requirement in order to assemble backpacks. Due to the heavy nature and high volume of product, all 2025 packing shifts will be held at our United Way Volunteer Center (200 W. Pleasant St.) from July 28 to August 1. If your company or community group is interested in assembling backpacks elsewhere, it will be an additional fee and subject to availability and approval. 

The deadline for Sponsor a School is July 25. 
 
Why is it beneficial to work with United Way?

  • We take care of the event planning and logistics. We also provide a presentation to demonstrate your impact to kick off the experience.
  • We can make your dollars stretch by purchasing school supplies in bulk with our preferred vendors.
  • We will highlight your organization in a variety of ways including webpage spotlights, social media posts, and more.
  • We are able to explore continued volunteer experiences with your partnered school throughout the year. 

Learn how Eaton Corporation partnered with United Way to meet the need of Hawthorne Elementary School.

 

Sponsorship LevelsImage of sponsorship levels

 

Interested or have questions? Please complete the below interest form and we will reach out to you, or contact Sydney at sradandt@unitedwaygmwc.org.
 

(preference given upon availability and budget)


Note: Facility must have loading dock available to accept shipment of product.