Our Backpacks for Brighter Futures Campaign is underway!
The average costs of backpacks and supplies can easily be over $50 per student and these essentials are not possible for many families to provide.
This year over 3000 requests have come in from schools to provide students with backpacks and/or supply kits to start the 2025-2026 school year.
Please donate today to help set a student up for a successful start of the school year.
You can help by making a gift and filling a backpack.
Here’s what may go inside the backpack you are helping to purchase:
You can make a difference in the life of an OCDSB child. See the many ways you can help.
Let our students tell you what your help means to them.
We have experienced a consistent annual increase of requests for support by nearly 40% since the 2020/2021 school year.
Your donations, in-kind support, sponsorships and program support provide students with an equity of opportunity for success.