30 Ways in 30 Days
#17
Stuff backpacks with school supplies for children who visit the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Children who receive medical and dental care through the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile program typically live in acute poverty. The health care they receive through the program helps keep them healthy and in school. But many of these children don't have even the most basic school necessities, such as a pencil and paper.
"Most of the parents whose children we treat are struggling to feed their family and keep a roof over their heads," says Jane Kaylor, executive director, RMHC of Greater Chattanooga. "Health care is a luxury few can afford. Back-to-school supplies are an impossible dream."
RMHC volunteers help raise donations of backpacks and school supplies so children can attend school healthy and self-confident.
There are many ways to help a child in need. To learn more, please contact your local RMHC Chapter or search VolunteerMatch.
