Back-to-School Brigade
Project New Hope Inc.’s Back-to-School Brigade, in partnership with Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree, provides free backpacks filled with essential school supplies to eligible children of Military and Veteran families. This annual initiative helps ease the financial burden of the back-to-school season and ensures students are equipped to succeed in the classroom.
Supplies are distributed to Military and National Guard bases across Massachusetts and are available on a first-come, first-served basis to registered students entering grades K–12 for the 2025–2027 school years.
How You Can Support
- Host a supply or gift card drive at your workplace.
- Volunteer to collect donated items.
- Donate to support this and other programs
- Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
Our Partners
For over 14 years, Project New Hope Inc. has collaborated with Dollar Tree and Operation Homefront to serve military families through this initiative. We welcome new partnerships to expand our impact.
To learn more or get involved, contact Susan Wilder at smwilder@projectnewhopema.org or (508) 762-9738.
Support Us
Project New Hope Inc. (PNH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Veterans, Service Members—including the National Guard and Reserves—and their families through retreats, food assistance, mental health resources, and community programs. Your support directly impacts those who have sacrificed for our nation.
Every donation—large or small—helps us continue to provide critical, no-cost services to those who have served.
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