This summer, St. Rose of Lima is partnering with the YMCA for Operation Backpack, a community-wide effort to provide backpacks to local students in need before the first day of school.

Our parish goal is to collect 100 new backpacks to help ensure children begin the school year with the supplies and confidence they need to succeed.

To make donating easy, two collection boxes will be available throughout the campaign:

• In the back of the church

• In the Parish Office

We invite all parishioners to prayerfully consider donating a new backpack. Together, we can help lighten the burden for local families and give students a strong start to the new school year.