Backpack Giveaway

with the DeSoto County Dream Center

We are excited to host a backpack and school supply giveaway in partnership with the Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation on July 12, 2025. On this day 1,500 DeSoto County students from Title One Schools, with the help of a shopper, will have the opportunity to fill their backpack with quality school supplies, a devotional, and have a prayer partner say a prayer of blessing over them as they begin the new school year.  We want every student we serve to feel seen, valued, and confident as they arrive on their first day of school. Be apart of this family-fun back-to-school bash from 10:00 - 2:00 pm including hot dogs, chips, bounce house fun, sno cones and other games for the kids.

We need 300 volunteers to run this family-fun event!

Join us as we spread some kindness and help the amazing students of DeSoto County. Let’s make it a day full of smiles, high-fives, and community spirit! Discover other opportunities to get involved below.

Volunteer

We would love to have you serve alongside us as we meet the needs of DeSoto County, Title 1 school students. It will be an amazing day of family fun!

We need 300 volunteers to help neighbors “shop,” serve lunch and sno cones, and kick off the school year with bounce houses, games, music, and giveaways for the whole family! Sign up yourself, your group or business to and help our community to Dream Again! Email us regarding any serve groups at: volunteer@desotodreamcenter.org

Donate or Partner

Donate to the Dream Center and help us celebrate DeSoto County Title 1 students and their families as we kick off the school year right! Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation is generously providing backpacks and supplies, but your contributions will go to make this a fun event for the whole family.

If your business is interested in partnering in this family-fun event, please contact us! We are seeking food contributions and sponsors to help us host a back-to-school bash. Email us at info@desotodreamcenter.org

Families in need

We would love to support your family this school season by providing any DeSoto County student in need of a backpack and school supplies with these resources. Join us as we celebrate the upcoming school year with a fun-filled day for the whole family at Latimer Lakes Park from 10 am - 2:00 pm.

  • Each student must be present

  • One backpack per student

  • DeSoto County students must be in grades K-12

You are the key to making an impact and reaching our community. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

For information on other events like this one, to learn more about other volunteer opportunities, or to donate, click on the links below.