St. Vincent DePaul Bookbag Collection August 19, 20, 21

The St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Mary’s Parish in Franklin is holding its annual collection of back-to-school supplies on the weekend of August 19/20 and Monday, August 21 until noon. People who would like to participate should buy a school bookbag and fill it with back-to-school supplies. Label the bag Grades K-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8 or Grades 9-12. The bags should not be gender specific for either a girl or a boy. The filled bags may be dropped off at the doors of the church on the above dates. SVdP members will deliver the bookbags to needy families in Franklin with school-age children. The Society is hoping to have enough bookbags to offer them to families living in area shelters. Last year, more than 130 children and teens benefitted from the generosity of the contributors. Suggestions for supplies may be found on the church’s website. Lists are also available at the doors of the church.
It’s very important for children and teens to see the goodness in the world. Thank you for your continuing generosity.