General Topics and Information - Central East

Site: Various Locations

Service: Backpacks for Kids Program, Huron County

Record #: HUR0005
Last Modified: 04 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 09 Jul 2024

Description

Description (Service)

The Huron County Backpacks for Youth Program supports families who cannot afford backpacks and school supplies for their children. The program is organized by The Salvation Army and donations are provided by many organizations in Huron County.

To register for the program, call one of the locations below Between July 2-Aug 13, 2024. Individuals and organizations who would like to make a financial donation to the program, can also call one of the locations below:

  • Clinton 519-482-8586
  • Goderich 519-524-2950
  • Wingham 519-357-1387
  • Exeter 519-235-1780


When registering, pick up locations can be selected. Pick up locations will be located in Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Seaforth, Wingham and Zurich. Details will be given at time of registration. Youth must be pre-registered to pick up a backpack.

Service Details

Hours Location hours vary. Call one of the location below to register:
Clinton 519-482-8586
Goderich 519-524-2950
Wingham 519-357-1387
Exeter 519-235-1780
Areas Served Huron County
Eligibility Low income families
Application Registration is mandatory. Call to register.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Address & Map
Coordinates: 44.6073644, -79.4190960
Physical Access Not Applicable

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-524-2950, Goderich Office; 519-482-8586 Clinton Office
Primary Contact Kendall Strome, Community and Family Services Supervisor; Phone: 519-357-1387; Email: Kendall.Strome@salvationarmy.ca
Alternate Contact Cathy Simard; Phone: 519-357-1387; Email: cathy.simard@salvationarmy.ca

Agency Overview


My Perth Huron
Connect Youth Perth Huron
iVolunteer Perth Huron
United Way Perth Huron