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<\/span><\/span><\/span>Every year, thousands of children walk into school on the first day without a backpack, notebooks, or even pencils\u2014feeling unprepared, different, and left behind.<\/p>\n At ICNA Relief, we know this reality too well. Nearly 60% of the families we serve live on less than $20,000 a year, far below the national poverty line. When parents are forced to choose between rent and groceries or school supplies, education often suffers quietly in the background.<\/p>\n And the impact goes deeper than just missing materials.<\/p>\n Studies show that students who lack basic supplies experience increased stress, lower academic performance, and a sense of not belonging in the classroom. They\u2019re more likely to be absent, disengaged, and struggle with self-esteem. In contrast, children who start school with the right tools are more confident, focused, and ready to learn. That backpack? It\u2019s more than just supplies\u2014it\u2019s a boost of dignity, a sense of normalcy, and a chance to thrive.<\/p>\n At ICNA Relief, we believe no child should feel less on the first day of school. Your support makes it possible for children to walk in prepared\u2014not just to learn, but to belong.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][dsm_button button_one_text=”Donate Today” button_one_url=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/donation\/” button_two_url=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/volunteer\/” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_one_bg_color=”gcid-069171e1-25f1-4b33-8a58-32a1895bfc2d” button_one_border_color=”gcid-069171e1-25f1-4b33-8a58-32a1895bfc2d” button_one_border_radius=”30px” button_one_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_color=”#000000″ button_two_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” button_two_border_color=”#000000″ button_two_border_radius=”30px” button_two_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-069171e1-25f1-4b33-8a58-32a1895bfc2d%22:%91%22button_one_bg_color%22,%22button_one_border_color%22,%22button_one_bg_color%22,%22button_one_border_color%22%93}” 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transform_translate_linked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/image-2411.png” title_text=”image 2411″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100vw” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”Step 1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#47afb8″ title_font_size=”43px” background_image=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/Vector-1.png” background_size=”contain” background_position=”center_left” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1vh||1vh|1.3vw|true|false” title_text_shadow_style=”preset4″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”-0.03em” title_text_shadow_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”GET HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#00a479″ title_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”DM Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”25px” text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>Whether you organize the drive on your own or make the organizing a group effort, you will need to reach out to a lot of people in order to make the school supply drive a success. So go ahead and recruit your family, friends, colleagues, neighbors and others in your community.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Step 2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#47afb8″ title_font_size=”43px” background_image=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/Vector-1.png” background_size=”contain” background_position=”center_left” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1vh||1vh|1.3vw|true|false” title_text_shadow_style=”preset4″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”-0.03em” title_text_shadow_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”CHECK OUT OUR SUGGESTED SUPPLIES” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#00a479″ title_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”DM Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”25px” text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>Download the full list\u00a0here!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Step 3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#47afb8″ title_font_size=”43px” background_image=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/Vector-1.png” background_size=”contain” background_position=”center_left” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1vh||1vh|1.3vw|true|false” title_text_shadow_style=”preset4″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”-0.03em” title_text_shadow_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”MAKE A PLAN” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#00a479″ title_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”DM Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”25px” text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>You will need to develop a task list and plan for the following:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”Step 4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#47afb8″ title_font_size=”43px” background_image=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/Vector-1.png” background_size=”contain” background_position=”center_left” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1vh||1vh|1.3vw|true|false” title_text_shadow_style=”preset4″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”-0.03em” title_text_shadow_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”PROMOTE IT” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#00a479″ title_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”DM Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”25px” text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>Do the following to promote your school supply drive:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Step 5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#47afb8″ title_font_size=”43px” background_image=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/Vector-1.png” background_size=”contain” background_position=”center_left” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1vh||1vh|1.3vw|true|false” title_text_shadow_style=”preset4″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”-0.03em” title_text_shadow_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”DROP OFF YOUR SUPPLIES” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#00a479″ title_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”DM Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”25px” text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>Work with your\u00a0local ICNA Relief office\u00a0to determine the best date and time to drop off the supplies. Make sure you invite the other volunteers to join you in presenting the ICNA Relief with the supplies. If you don\u2019t have a local ICNA Relief office in your area, simply send us an email at\u00a0back2school@icnarelief.org<\/a>\u00a0and we will assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Step 6″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#47afb8″ title_font_size=”43px” background_image=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/Vector-1.png” background_size=”contain” background_position=”center_left” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1vh||1vh|1.3vw|true|false” title_text_shadow_style=”preset4″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”-0.03em” title_text_shadow_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”CELEBRATE YOUR WORK” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#00a479″ title_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”DM Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”25px” text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>Pat yourself on the back for all of your hard work. And remember to thank everyone who helped you \u2014 it will make them feel great. While the school supply drive is still fresh in your mind, think about what worked well and what didn\u2019t. That way, you can build on your success if you decide to do this again.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][dsm_button button_one_text=”Donate Today” button_one_url=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/donation\/” button_two_url=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/volunteer\/” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_one_bg_color=”gcid-069171e1-25f1-4b33-8a58-32a1895bfc2d” button_one_border_color=”gcid-069171e1-25f1-4b33-8a58-32a1895bfc2d” button_one_border_radius=”30px” button_one_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_color=”#000000″ button_two_bg_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” button_two_border_color=”#000000″ button_two_border_radius=”30px” button_two_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-069171e1-25f1-4b33-8a58-32a1895bfc2d%22:%91%22button_one_bg_color%22,%22button_one_border_color%22,%22button_one_bg_color%22,%22button_one_border_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/dsm_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”100vw” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/Group-1410097728.png” title_text=”Group 1410097731″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_heading title=”HOW YOU CAN HELP” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”DM Sans|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#00a479″ title_font_size=”45px” background_image=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/Group-1.png” custom_padding=”1vh||4vh||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_blurb title=”Supply Drive” image=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/Layer_1-2-1.png” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”152%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”DM Sans||||||||” header_text_color=”#47afb8″ header_font_size=”30px” body_font=”DM Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span>Collect supplies to support your local students, teachers, and schools! You can help children in school by giving them the tools they need to succeed. Donate school supplies or, even better, organize your own school supply drive.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”MONETARY DONATIONS” image=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/Group-1410097730.png” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”152%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”DM Sans||||||||” header_text_color=”#47afb8″ header_font_size=”30px” body_font=”DM Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>Monetary donations are a great way to support a student. Just $50 provides supplies, such as a new backpack, for one child! Help provide teachers with\u00a0the\u00a0proper tools for their classrooms, so they don\u2019t have to spend money from their own pockets.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”VOLUNTEER” image=”https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/07\/Group-1410097732.png” icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”152%” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”DM Sans||||||||” header_text_color=”#47afb8″ header_font_size=”30px” body_font=”DM Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”25px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>Volunteer opportunities are also available to sort and pack supplies in August or on distribution day. 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With last year's global pandemic, high unemployment, and more than 30 million students enrolled in the free and reduced meal programs, many parents are unable to provide the basic school supplies their children need to be effective. In addition, schools across the country are facing severe budget cuts and lack the funding to purchase necessary supplies. They need your help to start the year with confidence and the essential school supplies.<\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"20px\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" content_placement=\"middle\" css=\".vc_custom_1623357638656{background-color: #ed8733 !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"2\/3\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"SUPPLY DRIVE 101\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeInLeft\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" gap=\"35\" equal_height=\"yes\" content_placement=\"top\" css=\".vc_custom_1627944717699{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_tta_pageable no_fill_content_area=\"1\" autoplay=\"5\" active_section=\"1\" pagination_color=\"black\"][vc_tta_section title=\"Section 1\" tab_id=\"1623448669252-0ea6eafe-2c20\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"STEP 1\/6: GET HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left|color:%23000000\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeIn\"][vc_column_text css_animation=\"fadeIn\"]\r\n Whether you organize the drive on your own or make the organizing a group effort, you will need to reach out to a lot of people in order to make the school supply drive a success. So go ahead and recruit your family, friends, colleagues, neighbors and others in your community.<\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Section 2\" tab_id=\"1623448669401-64fb8ef3-9ae6\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"STEP 2\/6: CHECK OUT OUR SUGGESTED SUPPLIES\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left|color:%23000000\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeIn\"][vc_column_text css_animation=\"fadeIn\"]Download the full list<\/span> here<\/a>!<\/span>\r\n Collect supplies to support your local students, teachers, and schools! You can help children in school by giving them the tools they need to succeed. Donate school supplies or, even better, organize your own school supply drive.<\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1627945050792{background-color: #ffffff !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}\"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=\"fas fa-hand-holding-heart\" color=\"custom\" background_style=\"rounded\" background_color=\"custom\" size=\"sm\" align=\"center\" css_animation=\"fadeInUp\" custom_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_background_color=\"#ed8733\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"MONETARY DONATIONS\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23000000\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeIn\"][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_column_text css_animation=\"fadeIn\"]\r\n Monetary donations are a great way to support a student. Just $50 provides supplies, such as a new backpack, for one child! Help provide teachers with <\/span>the <\/span>proper tools for their classrooms, so they don\u2019t have to spend money from their own pockets.<\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1627945056333{background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}\"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=\"fas fa-hands-helping\" color=\"custom\" background_style=\"rounded\" background_color=\"custom\" size=\"sm\" align=\"center\" css_animation=\"fadeInUp\" custom_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_background_color=\"#ffd663\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"VOLUNTEER\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23000000\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeIn\"][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_column_text css_animation=\"fadeIn\"]\r\n Volunteer opportunities are also available to sort and pack supplies in August or on distribution day. Feel great about ensuring that children start the school year with the tools they need to succeed.\r\n<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"50px\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" content_placement=\"middle\" css=\".vc_custom_1623357956499{background-color: #7ad2dc !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"2\/3\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"OUR 2024 IMPACT\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeInLeft\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" gap=\"35\" equal_height=\"yes\"][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_row_inner equal_height=\"yes\" content_placement=\"top\" gap=\"20\"][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/4\"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=\"fas fa-shopping-bag\" color=\"custom\" background_style=\"rounded\" background_color=\"custom\" align=\"center\" css_animation=\"fadeInUp\" custom_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_background_color=\"#ed8733\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"43,085\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23000000\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeIn\"][vc_column_text css_animation=\"fadeIn\"]<\/p>\r\n BACKPACKS DISTRIBUTED<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/4\"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=\"fas fa-map-marker-alt\" color=\"custom\" background_style=\"rounded\" background_color=\"custom\" align=\"center\" css_animation=\"fadeInUp\" custom_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_background_color=\"#ffd663\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"315\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23000000\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeIn\"][vc_column_text css_animation=\"fadeIn\"]\r\n LOCATIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/4\"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=\"fas fa-hand-holding-heart\" color=\"custom\" background_style=\"rounded\" background_color=\"custom\" align=\"center\" css_animation=\"fadeInUp\" custom_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_background_color=\"#7ad2dc\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"327\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23000000\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeIn\"][vc_column_text css_animation=\"fadeIn\"]\r\n PARTNERS & SPONSORS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/4\"][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=\"fas fa-hands-helping\" color=\"custom\" background_style=\"rounded\" background_color=\"custom\" align=\"center\" css_animation=\"fadeInUp\" custom_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_background_color=\"#ed8733\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"1,043\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23000000\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeIn\"][vc_column_text css_animation=\"fadeIn\"]\r\n VOLUNTEERS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"20px\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]","_et_gb_content_width":"","_crdt_document":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"difl_page_category":[],"class_list":["post-99","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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<\/span><\/li>\nTHE CHALLENGE WE'RE FACING<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>Every year, thousands of children walk into school on the first day without a backpack, notebooks, or even pencils\u2014feeling unprepared, different, and left behind. At ICNA Relief, we know this reality too well. Nearly 60% of the families we serve live on less than $20,000 a year, far below the national poverty line. When parents are forced to choose between rent and groceries or school supplies, education often suffers quietly in the background. And the impact goes deeper than just missing materials. Studies show that students who lack basic supplies experience increased stress, lower academic performance, and a sense of not belonging in the classroom. They\u2019re more likely to be absent, disengaged, and struggle with self-esteem. In contrast, children who start school with the right tools are more confident, focused, and ready to learn. That backpack? It\u2019s more than just supplies\u2014it\u2019s a boost of dignity, a sense of normalcy, and a chance to thrive. At ICNA Relief, we believe no child should feel less on the first day of school. Your support makes it possible for children to walk in prepared\u2014not just to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" full_height=\"yes\" parallax=\"content-moving\" css=\".vc_custom_1620855630192{background-image: url(https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/05\/b2s-1.png?id=104) !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: cover !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"1\/2\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"none\"][vc_empty_space height=\"15px\"][vc_column_text css_animation=\"none\"]A school supply drive is an easy way to impact students and their learning experience profoundly. Make school a better place for students by the simple act of providing school supplies.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOur Back2School Program aims to make schooling more accessible to students in need and ensure they can excel by providing support to students, parents, and teachers in the form of tools and resources, grants and funding, and educational seminars.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_btn title=\"Our Programs\" style=\"custom\" custom_background=\"#ed8733\" custom_text=\"#ffffff\" shape=\"square\" align=\"center\" css_animation=\"none\" button_block=\"true\" link=\"url:https%3A%2F%2Ficnarelief.org%2Fback2school%2Fprograms%2F|title:Programs|target:%20_blank|\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_btn title=\"Ways To Give\" style=\"custom\" custom_background=\"#8bd4db\" custom_text=\"#ffffff\" shape=\"square\" align=\"center\" css_animation=\"none\" button_block=\"true\" link=\"url:https%3A%2F%2Ficnarelief.org%2Fback2school%2Fways-to-give%2F|title:Ways%20to%20Give|target:%20_blank|\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/2\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" gap=\"35\" equal_height=\"yes\" css=\".vc_custom_1627944393158{background-image: url(https:\/\/icnarelief.org\/back2school\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/05\/b2s-3.png?id=110) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"1\/6\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_empty_space height=\"20px\"][vc_custom_heading text=\"THE CHALLENGE WE'RE FACING\" font_container=\"tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23000000\" google_fonts=\"font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal\" css_animation=\"fadeInUp\"][vc_empty_space height=\"20px\"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/5\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/5\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/5\"][vc_separator color=\"black\" border_width=\"2\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/5\"][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/5\"][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=\"fadeIn\"]\r\n
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