Back to School Program

Back to School Program

Organization: Great Khalid Foundation Inc

Status: Active, need-based initiative

Overview: Local, need-based initiative providing middle school children with new backpacks filled with school supplies needed to start the school year with excitement and confidence. The program aims to provide children with tools they need to focus on their studies and be successful in the classroom, while alleviating financial burden for parents.

Mission Quote: "In all of our initiatives we strive to alleviate some financial burden for parents and provide an opportunity for kids" - Linda Wolfe, Executive Director

Geographic Scope

• El Paso and Las Cruces region
• Serves six El Paso area schools

Program Impact

• Since 2019, The Great Khalid Foundation has supplied 1,850 stuffed backpacks to incoming middle school students

Eligibility

• Target population: Incoming middle school students with demonstrated need
• Application submission: District personnel and middle school principals across the El Paso and Las Cruces region are invited to apply on behalf of their students

Application Guidance

• Applicants should combine demographics and statistics with heartfelt stories to convey why The Great Khalid Foundation should plan a visit to their school

Contact Information

• Program inquiries: linda@thegreatkhalidfoundation.org
• Executive Director: Linda Wolfe