Dear Friends and Supporters,

It’s hard to believe we are halfway through the summer break.  Although summer camp is still going strong, we are looking to Back-to-School time and getting “geared” up!

Due to the generous outpouring from our United Methodist Women, we are blessed to have a closet stocked with school supplies both to send our kids to school during the year, and to keep on hand in case of emergency.  To be good stewards of your financial resources and kind hearts, this year we are only including a list of those items most needed.  That isn’t to say you are not welcome to donate supplies not on the list; however, we do want to make sure all of our children’s needs are being met first.

Most needed items include:

• Backpacks (particularly for older students, no decorations)
• 3-ring binders, all sizes
• Glue sticks
• Construction Paper
• TI-83 or similar type graphing calculator
• Scientific calculators
• Pen/Pencil Holders
• Antibacterial hand sanitizer
• Tissues

School supplies may be dropped off at the Bethlehem Center at 2705 Baltimore Avenue Charlotte, NC 28203 anytime between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday, or by appointment.  Please call or e-mail Renee at 704-371-7404 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  with any questions or to schedule a drop-off appointment.