Backpacks & Flash Drives for Kids Collection on Aug. 19

On Wed., Aug. 19, Promises2Kids will hold the 8th Annual Backpack & Flash Drive for Kids collection at the entrances to PETCO Park to benefit the thousands of foster children, who were once victims of abuse, return to school this fall with school supplies that will help them succeed in the classroom. The donations of backpacks and flash drives are essential in providing each child with a system to keep all of their schoolwork and computer assignments organized. On average, a foster child will live in at least seven different homes before they turn 18 years old, and these donated items will be key in helping them stay on top of their work throughout the school year.

Promises2Kids invites local businesses, community organizations and individuals to join the campaign to collect backpacks and flash drives for the 2009-2010 school year. Donations will be collected from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Promises2Kids volunteers will staff large collection bins near all San Diego Padres PETCO Park entrance gates.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• San Diego Community
• Kids
• Promises2Kids
• Charity
• Volunteer
• Foundation
• Non-profit
• Nonprofit
• San Diego
• San Diego County
• Shelter