Southern Baptist on Mission in Appalachia
It is time to start preparing for the Back to School Time
-August and September of each year. The Back to School promotion
presents a wonderful mission opportunity for you to become involved
in helping others.
Annually ARM receives and delivers donated school supplies, hygiene items and Wal-Mart Gift Cards designed for helping children in Appalachia. Working through local churches, ministry centers and Baptist Associations the school supplies and hygiene items are given to children and youth identified as needing help.
You can ship or mail your donations to Appalachian Regional Ministry, 28 White Rock Road, Hurricane, WV 25526. Please make checks payable to Appalachian Regional Ministry designated for school supplies. Many churches, WMU organizations, and associations enjoy personally delivering the school packs into Appalachia.
For more information or a location to deliver the items to, contact Bill Barker, the ARM Director, at bbarker@namb.net; bbarker@arministry.org or 606-316-4298.
PLEASE DO NOT use travel or sample size items.
Place these items in a large zip-lock bag for distribution. Label the bag as to whether it is for a man/boy or woman/girl (especially if women hygiene items are included).
Include a gospel track and/or New Testament in a modern translation.
The items listed on the right are suggestions only and you are not limited to just these items.
Click here for downloadable list.
School Supplies:
Pens, pencils
Notebook paper
Markers
School Backpacks
Crayons
Spiral notebooks
Kleenex
Bibles
Rulers
Report Folders
Non-pointed Scissors
Hygiene Items (see below)
Hygiene Items:
Soap (bar and/or liquid)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Mouth wash
Shave Cream
Deodorant
Hair Spray
Comb/Brush
Wash cloth
Razors
Q-tips
Cotton balls
Lotion
Manicure sets
Women's Hygiene Items
Other:
Underclothes (identify size)
Socks
(identify size)
Gloves/Mittens
Scarves
