This year, I have been fortunate enough to work with an amazing group of people and be a part of a local Back-to-School Project through the Outreach Committee at my church in Methuen. The project was started a few years ago when two people from First Church, Congregational got together and joined forces with the Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. The project provides a complete back to school outfit, backpack and school supplies to 150 of Methuen’s students who are most in need of assistance.

The project is now in its third year and still going strong with the help of local businesses and people in the church and community, who are working together to make it a success. We were able to work with Old Navy and Payless Shoe to receive a significant discount on the clothing and shoes we needed to purchase for the project. Our partnerships with the Methuen School Faculty and Staff, the John Hancock Masonic Lodge, Lawrence General Hospital and Holy Family Hospital continue to flourish. Donations and support through these and other Methuen and Greater Lawrence businesses/organizations, as well as from generous private citizens and parishioners allows us to continue with this project each year.

Recipients Giving Back

This year we are offering the recipients an opportunity to experience the joy of giving. On Shopping Day, the volunteers will be helping the children with origami and craft projects to be mailed to Support our Troops.

Donate to the Back-to-School Clothes Project

You can help the children in our community who can’t afford the basic clothing and school supplies needed to start the school year off right. If you would like to make a donation, send your check, payable to the Back to School Clothes Project, to First Church, 26 Pleasant Street, Methuen MA 01844

If you are employed or a member of a professional organization that would like to get involved, please contact me at FirstChurchEvents@gmail.com for more information.
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Thank you for taking the time to learn about this important outreach project in my community. Please share with others who may wish to get involved. I would love to hear about outreach projects going on in your community and how others are getting involved.

~Cheri