COVID-19 Update - scroll down to see how you can help with our Angel Program
Back to Basics
Enabling Children to go to School with Dignity and be Ready to Learn
by Providing New Uniforms, Sneakers, Socks and Underwear,
COVID & The Angel Program
The Back to Basics Angel Program relies heavily on participation and donations from the community
Last year we provided over 7,500 children with gifts of new sneakers, socks, underwear and a toy during the holidays.
5,500 of the gifts were provided by the community where individuals from churches, businesses and clubs picked names and shopped for the promised gifts.
2,000 of the gifts were provided directly by Back to Basics, where we purchased each of the items in bulk then volunteers wrapped the gifts for each of the children.
This year, with the Covid-19 pandemic, we anticipate that those numbers will change.
With potentially even more children in need, we anticipate significantly less individuals in the community that will be able to adopt and shop for the children, given the COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
Accordingly, we are working on a way to continue the Angel Program and assure the children most in need will still receive the ‘basics’ and gifts for the 2020 holidays.
We are gearing up to purchase even more bulk items to provide at least 5,000+ gifts ‘in house’ (or more if needed)
We Need Your Help!
Space Needed
Donor Shoppers
Space Needed
In order to handle the increased volume of gifts that we will be providing in house, we are looking for a temporary, large, open, air-conditioned space, ideally 3,000 - 5,000 sf, where we can:
1. accumulate products
2. set up a ‘store’ with the shoes, socks, underwear, and toys,
3. set up socially distanced wrapping stations,
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In order to handle the increased volume of gifts that we will be providing in house, we are looking for a temporary, large, open, air-conditioned space, ideally 3,000 - 5,000 sf, where we can:
1. accumulate products
2. set up a ‘store’ with the shoes, socks, underwear, and toys,
3. set up socially distanced wrapping stations,
4. store completed gift packages to be picked up by the schools for distribution to the children.
This space is needed now through the end of December 2020. We are hoping the use of this temporary space will be donated, otherwise, we will need more funding to cover the costs.
Donations
Donor Shoppers
Space Needed
We will need to begin purchasing sneakers, socks, underwear, and toys for 5,000+ children. On average, we can purchase these gifts at a cost of $25-30 per child, so we need donations totaling approximately $125,000 - $150,000 to cover these gifts.
Donor Shoppers
Donor Shoppers
Donor Shoppers
We are working on a way to distribute names to those who are still interested in adopting individual children, and perhaps shop online, if they cannot go shopping in the stores. Process details to follow.
Donate Now
Please remember that Back to Basics is an ALL VOLUNTEER organization and ALL the efforts involved in pulling this program together reflect donated time.
All financial donations go directly to purchasing the products and supplies needed.
Donations can be made through the Donate Now button below, or can be sent to:
Back to Basics, Inc.
3340 Fairlane Farms Rd., #10
Wellington, FL 33414
For more information, you can reach us at info@backtobasicsinc.org or call Kelle Enriquez at 561-702-4527.
About Us
Why We Do What We Do
Many children and families cannot afford the basics of sneakers, socks and underwear.
A new uniform gives a child the confidence to go to school and be ready to learn.
It is important for kids to feel comfortable in school. Having a new uniform, sneakers, socks and underwear helps them socially,
as well as academically, because they are not worried that their shirt doesn't fit, or they aren't in uniform.
They want to follow the rules, they want to do what’s right, they want to wear a uniform.
It helps them focus on their school work when they don’t have to worry about those things.
Back to Basics Uniform Program
The Back to Basics Uniform Program provides more than 17,000 new school uniforms every year to children in need that attend elementary schools in Palm Beach County.
Back to Basics Angel Program
The Back to Basics Angel Program provides over 7,500 children in need with the basic necessities of new sneakers, socks, underwear and a gift each year.
The 2020 Great Charity Challenge!
Thanks to our "Kinky Boots" jumping team for winning $25,000 for Back to Basics! Thank you also to our generous sponsors: Kelli and Gerald Ford and Diamante Farm Dressage!
Get Involved
Grants and Cash Donations
We rely heavily on the grants and cash donations to fund the Uniform Program, as well as supplement the Angel Program for the children's names that are not selected.
In-Kind Donations
In-Kinds donations of new sneakers, socks, underwear and toys are always welcome to help supplement our Angel Program for when we need to provide these gifts directly. We also keep a supply on hand through the year for emergency requests that we receive.
Adopt a Child or a Family
Individuals are encouraged to adopt a child or a whole family to provide the basics for the Angel Program. We welcome all donations.
Adopt a School
Perhaps a business or organization would like to adopt all the children from a particular school. We work with 50 elementary schools with varying numbers of children from each school. We would be happy to partner your business with a school.
Donate Now
Your generous gift will help us fund our mission to help those in need.
Together, we can make a difference.
100% of your donation is tax deductible.
Check donations can be sent to address below or click Donate Now to donate via credit card.
Back to Basics, Inc.
3340 Fairlane Farms Rd., #10
Wellington, FL 33414