The Research Triangle Park (RTP) has partnered with Communities In Schools of Durham and Wake counties in an effort to provide backpacks filled with essential school supplies for needy children in the Research Triangle community.
How can the RTP Community help?
Shop for a new backpack and/or the recommended school supplies provided by Communities In Schools, or provide tax-deductible funds either by mail or in person to the Research Triangle Foundation and we will purchase items on your behalf.
RTP and Team Leader volunteers will collect and sort the backpacks and school supplies, and distribute them to low-income students via Communities In Schools of Durham and Wake counties.
Who will benefit?
This year, RTP is working with a kindergarten class in Durham County and an after-school program in Wake County towards the goal of helping a total of 100 low-income children by providing them with new backpacks filled with the tools they need to succeed in school.
Learn more
For questions regarding the RTP Back to School Drive, or to learn more about becoming a Team Leader for your RTP company, please contact James Lim, Director of @rtp Programs.
Other Resources
Important Dates
- July 14 -- RTP Back to School Drive Kicks Off
- August 6-8 -- 2010 Tax-free Weekend
- August 18 -- Back to School Drive Ends
Drop-off Locations (Mon-Fri 9-5)
Please include a completed form with your donation at the following locations:
*Please note that monetary donations will only be accepted at the RTP Headquarters drop-off location