Your Support Filled Backpacks and Brightened Futures
We are incredibly grateful to have helped so many students start their school year with confidence and a little extra love.
A huge thank you to our amazing supporters:
Retired Teachers Association
Ottawa Lions Club
John Henry Eldred Foundation
POET
GROB
Unverferth’s
ProTec
Putnam County YMCA
United Methodist Church, Pandora
Putnam County Health Department
Family and Children First Council
And to every single person who sponsored a student, donated supplies, contributed to a fundraiser, or lent a helping hand—this program is only possible because of you.
It truly takes a village, and we are so proud of ours.
Back To School Giveaway
Children need a fresh start for each upcoming school year. United Way’s Stuff the Bus helps assure that all Putnam County children are prepared for school with new the tools they need to succeed.
3 Ways You Can Help!
1. ORGANIZE A DRIVE!
Help extend our fundraising and reach out to family, friends, and colleagues to organize a gift collection of new school supplies!
2. DONATE!
Make a donation Support this program today:
Donate online or send a check to:
United Way of Putnam County
P.O. Box 472
Ottawa, OH 45875
Note: Make the check payable to “United Way of Putnam County” with “Back to School” on the memo line.
3. VOLUNTEER!
Volunteers are essential to the success of this program. Tasks include counting, sorting, and organizing supplies to be distributed at the annual Back-to-school Giveaway.
If you, your family, or group would like to help with the collection and distribution of school supplies, give us a call at 419-523-4505.
During 2024 Vacation Bible School, these young philanthropists collected school supplies to support our Back to School Campaign. Their dedication and generosity will help provide essential supplies to students in need, making sure everyone starts the school year with the tools they need to succeed.