Tri-County United Way has announced its partnership with Nemer Motor Group in leading the Kids With Packs program, which supports local schools.
Joining forces this year are partners including the Lions Club of Glens Falls, the Charles R. Wood Foundation, Target and The Post-Star.
This program ensures students across Warren, Washington, and Northern Saratoga counties have essential school supplies, setting up local schools for a successful start to the academic year.
The success of this year’s Kids With Packs program is further bolstered by the dedication of a record breaking number of volunteers who participated in the Kids with Packs Assembly Day held at Nemer Ford on August 23.
Leading up to the assembly and distribution of supplies, Tri-County United Way works closely with local educators and community leaders throughout the academic year to identify areas of greatest need per school. This proactive approach ensures that resources and funds raised for this program are allocated where they will have the most significant impact, particularly in under served communities.
Through, ‘United In Purpose’ Tri-County United Way plans to additionally support regional schools with other necessities that specifically address the needs of local ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) populations. ALICE households often struggle to afford basic needs such as housing and childcare. In New York state, the ALICE population encompasses individuals and families with incomes above the federal poverty level ($26,000 for a family of four) but below the household survival budget ($75,800 for a family of four). This segment represents a significant yet often overlooked portion of our community facing challenges in affording essential needs.
Tri-County United Way appreciates the work of all the volunteers, including those from the Lions Club of Glens Falls, Hudson Headwaters Health Group, The Warren County Sheriff, The Hyde Museum, National Grid and other community organizations. Thanks are also extended to partners that include Nemer Motor Group, Lions Club of Glens Falls, Charles R. Wood Foundation, Target and The Post-Star, as well as the generous donors who make this program possible year after year.
For more information and to get involved in this program, contact Laura Jensen, director of community engagement at Ljensen@tricountyunitedway.org.