United Way HPE launching program for students

While many students are looking forward to the start of summer, the local United Way is already gearing up to help everyone in the fall.

United Way Hastings & Prince Edward is launching a new program called “Backpacks For Success.”

It is designed to help families get the tools and equipment their children need in the classroom. The program is open for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Families in need of support can sign up for the program online as of today. Those who can’t register online can visit a pop-up location in-person. Registration closes on Friday, July 8. Backpacks are available for $12 each. There is a limit on how much is being offered, so make sure you get your name in early.

“The first 1000 students registered will receive a backpack; equipping students with the tools they need and preparing them for success in school. Helping kids be all they can be sets the foundation for a successful future,” said Melanie Cressman, Director of Donor Relations, in a statement.

Here is more from the team about locations and times.

Location	Agency	Address	Pickup Date	Time
Belleville	United Way Hastings & Prince Edward	55 Harriett Street, Belleville	Monday, July 4	11:30am-2pm
Quinte West	Quinte West Youth Centre	2 Wooler Road, Trenton	Monday, July 4	11:30am-2pm
Prince Edward County	Prince Edward County Learning Centre (PELC)	97 Picton Main Street, Prince Edward County	Tuesday, July 5	11:30am-2pm
Deseronto	Community Care South Hastings	293 Main Street, Deseronto	Tuesday, July 5	11:30am-2pm
Madoc	Arts Centre Hastings	24 Seymour St. W, Madoc	Wednesday, July 6	11:30am-2pm
North Hastings	North Hastings Children’s Services YOURSPACE	168 Hastings St. N. , Bancroft	Wednesday, July 6	11:30am-2pm