Lend-A-Hand

2024 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

The Foundation for Douglas County Schools coordinates the Lend A Hand School Supply Drive every summer, with the goal of collecting, purchasing, assembling and distributing backpacks and school supplies to students in need. This annual school supply drive is in its 14th year. The Foundation distributes over 1,500 backpacks annually. Support the Lend A Hand School Supply Drive with a drive in your business, neighborhood or community!

Lend A Hand ensures that every student starting the 2024-2025 school year will have the supplies they need to help them be successful in school. This program continues to be possible through the generosity of our community partners and individuals.

All DCSD teachers are invited to attend the Lend A Hand GRAB & GO event on Thursday August 1, 2024 at the Mercantile Bldg. 420 Third St., Castle Rock 80104 from 3pm to 6pm. Free school and teacher supplies!

The opportunity to REQUEST an age appropriate backpack is now closed for the 2024-2025 school year.

PURCHASE school supply items and drop them off at a convenient drop off site (list below), the Foundation Offices at 620 Wilcox Street, or contact Tricia Strahler to arrange pick up. View Most Needed Items List.

DONATE to the Lend A Hand Supply Drive. 100% of all donations will be used to purchase backpacks and school supplies. Donations of any amount are appreciated!

• $5.00 buys crayons, pencils and an eraser for 1 student

• $10.00 buys crayons, markers, pencils and a notebook for 1 student

• $20.00 buys a backpack with a full set of school supplies for 1 student in grades K-5

• $25.00 buys a backpack with a full set of school supplies for 1 student in grades 6-12

VOLUNTEER to help the Foundation collect and inventory donated school supplies, put together backpacks and distribute school supplies at one or more of our drive-through locations. It’s a fun and rewarding experience. Bring a water bottle and a smile!

HOLD A DRIVE at your work, in your neighborhood or with your friends and local community. We can provide the donation box and marketing materials! Posters and handouts, social media posts and information on how DCSD students can apply for a free backpack are all available on this page. Please register your Drive on the “Hold a Drive” link above. All donations must be collected and delivered between July 8th and July 22nd. The delivery location for donations will be the Mercantile Bldg. at 420 3rd St, Castle Rock CO 80104.

2024 DROP OFF SITES

Donation boxes will be in place by June 3rd, 2024.

The Mercantile Building (Tues. Wed. and Thurs. 10am - 4pm every week 7/1 - 7/26)
420 3rd Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Douglas County Libraries Locations:
> Highlands Ranch 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd.Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
> Castle Pines 360 Village Square Lane,Castle Pines, CO 80108
> Lonetree 10055 Library WayLone Tree, CO 80124
> Parker 20105 Main Street, Parker CO 80138
> Roxborough 357 N Rampart Range Rd #200, Littleton, CO 80125

AdventHealth Castle Rock 2350 Meadows Blvd, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Outlets at Castle Rock (Customer Service Booth in the Food Court)
5050 Factory Shops Blvd. Castle Rock CO 80108
Parker Texas Roadhouse 11205 S. Parker Road, Parker CO 80134
SkyRidge Medical Center 10101 Ridgegate Pkwy, Lone Tree, CO 80124

Canvas Credit Union, Castle Rock 4111 Future St., Castle Rock, CO 80109

Via Baci 10005 Commons St Suite #200, Lone Tree, CO 80124

Thanks to Our Generous
2024 Community Partners and Donors:

A Precious Child, Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, Acres Green Elementary , Southeast Christian Church, Douglas County Libraries, Douglas County School District, Help & Hope Center, Canvas Credit Union, Kiana Creek Ranch, Office Depot, Outlets of Castle Rock, CORE, Salvation Army, South Ridge Elementary, Waste Management and Westerra Credit Union.