Back-to-School Initiative

Unity Chicago is helping the families of Centro Romero get ready for the upcoming school year!

We are collecting unused school supplies and monetary donations for Centro Romero, a local nonprofit serving refugee and immigrant communities in the northeast neighborhoods of Chicago, where Unity Chicago calls home.

From July 5th through August 16th, new school supplies and monetary donations can be dropped off on Sundays at Unity Chicago. Donations can also be made online here, under the designation “Back-to-School for Centro Romero.” At the end of the fundraiser, everything will be delivered directly to Centro Romero.

This annual fundraiser helps children begin the school year with the school supplies they need to start a new chapter with confidence, excitement, and the tools to succeed. It represents hope, dignity, and the reassurance that Centro Romero’s students can begin the school year prepared to learn, grow, and dream big.

Items in need (unused):

• Backpacks

• Small composition notebooks

• Spiral notebooks

• Graph paper

• Ruled paper

• Copy paper

• Plastic pocket folders

• Pencil cases

• Sketchpads

• No. 2 pencils

• Red pens

• Blue pens

• Colored pencils

• Crayons

• Washable markers

• Highlighters

• Pencil sharpeners

• Erasers

• Glue sticks

• Liquid glue

• Safety scissors

• Hand sanitizer

• Tissues

• Headphones

In addition, gently used jackets, T-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, pants, or shoes for children, youth, or adults would be greatly appreciated. These items are an invaluable resource for the families served by Centro Romero.

Questions? Email info@unitychicago.org or call 773.973.0007.

We can make all the difference.

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