Tools for School 2024

As the cost of school supplies becomes more expensive – rising to an average $100 per child annually –families continue to struggle to afford just the basics. Providing necessary back-to-school supplies is an added financial hardship. If households had to choose between paying the electric bill or paying for school supplies, families are often forced to choose to keep the lights on. We call these households ALICE^® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed)

Join United Way Tools For School and help ensure over 13,000 local students in need receive the tools for academic success. Through your donations, you can help elementary, middle, and high school students from northern New Jersey get off to the right start.