Courageous Steps Project's Annual Back-To-School Drive

 

In 2014, the Courageous Steps Project started the Back-To-School Drive with the goal of supporting children in need as they geared up to return to the classroom. They believe that no family or child should have to choose between food and school supplies, and they endeavor to eliminate that choice altogether. To accomplish that goal, the Courageous Steps Project works directly with area educators to ensure that students' needs are met to help support each child's education. Over a decade later, the supply drive is one of the longest running back-to-school programs in the region supporting thousands of children in dozens of schools. 

 

It's with this mission and these goals in mind that Bangor Federal has partnered for the last two years with the Courageous Steps Project's Back-To-School-Drive, aiming to help the organization meet new contribution goals and expand aid to even more schools, and students, in our area. In 2026, contributions from our amazing staff, our wonderful members, and our gracious community helped us provide aid to 29 schools - a record high. Additionally, we collected over $600 to help support the purchase of even MORE supplies for students, and classrooms, in need.

 

This program grows every year in direct proportion to the growing need, and we are so glad to be able to help set students up for another great year in the classroom. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a resounding success!