5 backpack, school supply drives in metro Detroit

Having the right tools is a need to succeed in school.

To help students start the school year off right, numerous local nonprofits and organizations are hosting backpack and school supplies giveaways for children and communities in need. While some are still looking for donations, others are simply searching for open hands and happy faces to give the items to.

Here's five local organizations hosting giveaways to get backpacks and school supplies to elementary, middle and high schoolers in metro Detroit.

Mike Morse's 'Project Backpack' Giveaway

Mike Morse Law Firm is participating in their 11th annual backpack giveaway with an event from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the company headquarters at 24901 Northwestern Highway in Southfield. The event will also feature a performance by the Detroit Youth Choir, in addition to raffles, food, Kona Ice, and other children's activities.

CBS Detroit's 'Detroit Is Me' Event

CBS Detroit's 6th annual "Detroit Is Me" Back to School Empowerment Event is set for 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at The Corner Ballpark at Detroit PAL located at 1680 Michigan Ave. in Detroit. CBS Detroit will be handing out thousands of backpacks stuffed with school supplies, and there will also be haircuts, manicures, bounce houses, face painting and food trucks.

Capuchin Soup Kitchen's School Supply Drive

Capuchin Soup Kitchen is taking donations for their annual Rosa Parks Youth Program School Supply Drive, which the organization has hosted for over 25 years, with a goal to stuff 350 backpacks with school supplies. To donate, individuals can purchase items off of Capuchin Soup Kitchen's Target or Amazon wish list to be sent directly to the soup kitchen, purchase similar materials to those listed on the wish list and deliver or ship them to the soup kitchen at 4390 Conner St., or make a monetary donation here.

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MiSide Community Impact Network's 'Back to School Bash'

In partnership with Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, Assured Family Services and Youth United, MiSide Community Impact Network is hosting their annual Back to School Bash from noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, at Assured Family Services at 7310 Woodward Ave. in Detroit to distribute backpacks and school supplies to children in need. The event is free and will also have face painting, bounce houses, arts and crafts, music, lunch and more activities. Children must be present to collect a backpack equipped with school supplies, which are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. MiSide is still looking for donations to support the event; a donation of $25 helps to provide one backpack filled with school supplies. Donations can be made here.

Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries' backpack giveaway

Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is giving out hundreds of backpacks to children in their family shelters and in the community through August and September, so the organization is looking for backpack donations. Items can be dropped off at their administration office at 150 Stimson St. in Detroit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or items can be purchased and sent to the office from their Amazon wishlist.

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