ALL ITEMS PURCHASED - THANK YOU DUKE DC COMMUNITY!!
Please join the Duke DC Women's Forum for our annual Pack The Backpack School Supply Drive to support children served by the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCCADV). DCCADV is a member organization of the domestic violence service providers in Washington, DC, and will provide the donated backpacks and school supplies to children who have been exposed to or experienced domestic violence. Domestic violence interrupts survivors' access to housing, finances, support networks, and general safety. Help us ensure these children are prepared with essential school supplies at the start of the new school year.
In addition to donating the pre-selected school supplies, you also may help on Saturday morning, August 15, to pack backpacks. Registrants need not have purchased supplies to attend. Donating supplies and/or helping at our event are each opportunities to make a positive difference!
Amazon Registry
You may purchase pre-selected items from the Amazon Registry. Items will be shipped to event organizers in advance of the event. Kindly ensure your order will arrive to the volunteer organizer by August 13 to be included in the August 15 packing of the backpacks. Check the box "this order contains a gift" and add your name and Duke affiliation in the gift message so that we can code your participation.
- Donations from the PreK and Elementary School Supplies List will be shipped to volunteer Karin Twilde-Sheifer '90 in Oak Hill, VA. Please keep these orders separate from the orders below. ALL SUPPLIES PURCHASED.
- Donations from the Middle School and High School Supplies List, and the College Supplies List will be shipped to volunteer Jessica Steinberg M.B.A.'17 in Arlington, VA. ALL SUPPLIES PURCHASED.
Registration for Packing the Backpacks is full! All items have been purchased thanks to our generous community.
There is no cost to attend. Light breakfast refreshments will be served.
Registrants may bring guests, limit four (4). Children ages 10 and older are welcome with adult supervision. Space is limited so register now!
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Thanks!
Duke DC sincerely thanks the dedicated volunteers who made this event possible, Karin Twilde-Sheifer A.B.'90, Jessica Steinberg M.B.A.'17, Jessica Avery B.S.'07, and Karen Dixon B.S.'96. We appreciate you!
If you would like to volunteer too, please click the "Get involved" tab at the top of the page for more information.
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