Pocopson Elementary School would like to invite the community to participate in our MLK Day of Service- at home on
Monday, January 17th, 2022
Monday, January 17th, 2022
Community members should review the FOUR options
below and choose 1, 2, 3, or even all 4 to participate in!
All items can be dropped off at the front doors of
Pocopson Elementary School on Monday, January 17th between 9AM and 7PM.
Not around then or have something large? Email us
See below for more details.
below and choose 1, 2, 3, or even all 4 to participate in!
All items can be dropped off at the front doors of
Pocopson Elementary School on Monday, January 17th between 9AM and 7PM.
Not around then or have something large? Email us
See below for more details.
Cause #1- Prepared to Thrive
Donate new and gently used baby items
Prepared to Thrive is a nonprofit organization located in Chester County, PA. They provide moms in need with essential baby items, including clothing, diapers, and gear. They supply mothers and families with the crucial baby items they need to give their children a safe, happy, and healthy start. They hope to alleviate some of the stress that new mothers without a support system face, and to help set them up on a successful path to motherhood (taken from their website).
Prepared to Thrive takes BOTH new and gently used items*.
Please drop off items outside of Pocopson Elementary School's Main Office doors on Monday, 1/17/22.
Large items or prefer to drop off before then? Text Meghan at 484-431-8800.
They are most in need of NEW socks (0-2T), pajamas (0-2T), diaper cream, and bottles.
Please drop off items outside of Pocopson Elementary School's Main Office doors on Monday, 1/17/22.
Large items or prefer to drop off before then? Text Meghan at 484-431-8800.
They are most in need of NEW socks (0-2T), pajamas (0-2T), diaper cream, and bottles.
- Clothing (0-2T)
- Pack and Plays (and sheets)
- Blankets
- Play mats/activity mats
- Baby carriers
- Strollers
- Diaper bags
- Bouncy Seats
- Portable swings (not larger ones)
- Baby books
- Sleep sacks
- Swaddles
- Baby toys (small)
- Bassinets
- Nursing pillows
Cause #2- Dorothy Day Center
Create Preschool Activity Kits for children in need
The Dorothy Day Center, also known as the St. Agnes Day Room, was founded in 1992 to serve the basic needs of the poor and the homeless in the West Chester Area. The Day Room continues to provide hospitality to those in need in a caring and welcoming environment where they seek to serve anyone who comes to them in need of assistance (taken from their website).
The Dorothy Day Center provides many services to community members in need. You can read more about their services and mission on their website. They have asked us, at Pocopson Elementary School, to help with their younger children in need.
If you and your child are interested in creating a Preschool Activity Kit for children in need, please fill out this form and we will get you a tote bag or bags to decorate before the weekend on Friday, 1/14/22. When finished, simply drop off your tote to school on Monday, 1/17/22 between 9AM-7PM or email pespto@ucfsd.net to arrange a drop off on another date (no later than 1/19/22).
We hope that this service project will be hands-on and even a little fun for your kids to get involved in. Kids are encouraged to decorate these tote bags however the want! There is a video below, which may help. They can use fabric markers, fabric paint, tie dye, whatever will allow the bag to continue to function as a bag and shows their imagination!
Once they have finished decorating the actual bag, please fill it with any or all of the following. If you can think of anything else, feel free to add it:
The Dorothy Day Center provides many services to community members in need. You can read more about their services and mission on their website. They have asked us, at Pocopson Elementary School, to help with their younger children in need.
If you and your child are interested in creating a Preschool Activity Kit for children in need, please fill out this form and we will get you a tote bag or bags to decorate before the weekend on Friday, 1/14/22. When finished, simply drop off your tote to school on Monday, 1/17/22 between 9AM-7PM or email pespto@ucfsd.net to arrange a drop off on another date (no later than 1/19/22).
We hope that this service project will be hands-on and even a little fun for your kids to get involved in. Kids are encouraged to decorate these tote bags however the want! There is a video below, which may help. They can use fabric markers, fabric paint, tie dye, whatever will allow the bag to continue to function as a bag and shows their imagination!
Once they have finished decorating the actual bag, please fill it with any or all of the following. If you can think of anything else, feel free to add it:
- crayons
- pencils (jumbo work better)
- safety scissors
- glue sticks
- washable markers
- water colors and paint brushes
- board books
- sketch book (aka a drawing pad or book with blank pages)
- a preschool craft book
- a preschool or kindergarten prep activity book
- a preschool worksheet book or some worksheets printed
Cause #3- Brandywine Valley SPCA
Donate new and gently used items for homeless pets at the BVSPCA
The Brandywine Valley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BVSPCA) is Pennsylvania's First No Kill, Open Admission Shelter.
Founded in 1929, the Brandywine Valley SPCA exists to end animal suffering and to involve the entire community in the welfare and well-being of animals. Their mission is to put the “human” back in humane animal treatment and advocate on their behalf. Their vision is to be the recognized leader in animal welfare that empowers communities to treat life with respect and dignity (taken from their website).
We are teaming up with BVSPCA to collect items for their shelter and office. Please see the list below and on their website. We will collect items outside of school on Monday, January 17th between 9AM-7PM. If you cannot drop items during that time slot, text Meghan at 484-431-8800.
Shelters like the BVSPCA exist and thrive on physical and monetary donations. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, their link is open at https://bvspca.org/donate/.
Shelter Needs
Founded in 1929, the Brandywine Valley SPCA exists to end animal suffering and to involve the entire community in the welfare and well-being of animals. Their mission is to put the “human” back in humane animal treatment and advocate on their behalf. Their vision is to be the recognized leader in animal welfare that empowers communities to treat life with respect and dignity (taken from their website).
We are teaming up with BVSPCA to collect items for their shelter and office. Please see the list below and on their website. We will collect items outside of school on Monday, January 17th between 9AM-7PM. If you cannot drop items during that time slot, text Meghan at 484-431-8800.
Shelters like the BVSPCA exist and thrive on physical and monetary donations. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, their link is open at https://bvspca.org/donate/.
Shelter Needs
- Wet dog food
- Kuranda dog beds
- Cat scratchers from Stretchandscratch.com
- Wet cat food (Pate)
- Small, medium, & large plastic pet carriers
- Towels, blankets & sheets (washed gently used items are fine; no down comforters or pillows please)
- 6 ft Leashes
- Gentle leaders (medium & large)
- Martingale collars
- Poop bags
- Kongs
- Cat litter (clumping & unscented)
- Cleaning supplies (bleach, paper towels, fabuloso, windex, clorox wipes, blue Dawn, hand sanitizer, etc.)
- Dog treats/soft training treats
- Peanut butter
- Food puzzles
- Pee pads
- E-Collars
- KMR powder
- Pet nursing bottles
- Dry and wet kitten food (no color added)
- Heating pads
- Kitty litter
- Fine point black Sharpie markers
- Pens
- Clear sheet protectors
- Manila file folders
- Copy paper (white and colored)
- Liquid hand soap refills
- Sticky notes
Cause #4- Chester County Food Bank
Donate to our Virtual Food Drive
Chester County Food Bank is the central location for local agencies, such as food cupboards, that serve the hungry & food insecure of Chester County. We are working with them to host a virtual food drive. Please consider donating on the link below. Because of this simple act, more hungry children and families in our state will have access to nutritious meals (taken from their website).
Donate at this link:
https://chestercountyfoodbank.fenly.org/drive/pes-mlk-virtual-food-drive/
Donate at this link:
https://chestercountyfoodbank.fenly.org/drive/pes-mlk-virtual-food-drive/
