The Moraga Youth Involvement Committee, a group of middle and high school students dedicated to giving back and serving their community, is hosting a backpack drive for children in grades kindergarten through fourth who would not be able to otherwise afford the school supplies.
New school supplies such as crayons, binders, rulers, and, of course, backpacks, as well as monetary donations, will be graciously accepted. The filled backpacks will then be distributed through a local program called Shelter, Inc. to impoverished children in the Contra Costa County.
Shelter, Inc. is an independent nonprofit which was founded in 1986 to alleviate Contra Costa County’s homeless crises. Their mission is to prevent homelessness and promote self sufficiency among Contra Costa residents.
Founded in 1990, the Moraga Youth Involvement Committee provides youth with opportunities for civic involvement. MYIC is involved in many community service projects including coordinating the 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and free Family Movie Nights, and assisting with the Moraga Triathlon.
Donations will be accepted through June 30, 2011 at the Recreation Office of the Hacienda de las Flores, at 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
For more information, please call the Committee’s chair, Layth Ramatala, at (925) 262-3876, or the Recreation and Facilities Coordinator, Kimberly Nelson, at (925) 888-7035.
