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Back to School Block Party 

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Claver House has been partnering with St. Louis public schools in the Ville since 2016. Today there remain but two: Sumner High School, the first school for African Americans west of the Mississippi and one with a proud tradition, and Hickey Elementary, a school for pre-K through 6th grade students. Today both schools continue dealing with systemic issues of poverty.

 

For many years Claver House collected backpacks and school supplies for distribution at the annual Ville Collaborative Back-to-School Block Party. Recently we asked the two schools if there were greater needs. Both replied almost identically. Students fail to attend school because they lack personal hygiene items, a hair cut, or clothing items. Many who attend school are hungry and have no access to healthy snacks. These are areas where we can help. Hence as part of our August 10 Back to School Block Party celebration, Claver House is collecting food and hygiene supplies, vouchers, and other items for distribution throughout the school year to needy students at our two Ville public schools. Below is a shopping list of needed items.

Would  you like us to do the shopping for you?  Click HERE to donate monetarily using PayPal. A donation of $100 sponsors one child. To donate directly, mail a check to our corporate address (listed below), payable to either "Revitalization 2000, Inc." or "Claver House". Whether donating directly or through a church or organization, write "Back to School" on the check memo line.

Back to School Supply List

Shopping yourself? You might find some bargains at Dollar Tree!

  • Bar soap

  • Body lotion

  • Deodorant

  • Disposable wash cloths

  • Kleenex travel packs

  • Tampons

  • Toothbrushes

  • Toothpaste

  • Wet wipes

  • Dry cereal packs

  • Dry fruit packs

  • Cheese crackers packs

  • Fruit cups

  • Granola bars

  • Jello cups

  • Nutri-grain bars

  • Peanut butter packs

  • Pop tarts

  • pudding cups

Want to purchase items from Walmart? Click HERE to view our Walmart Registry. If you want to shop at the store, click the "Print" button to print out the list. If you wish to purchase online, select the items and quantities. When finished, click the cart icon at the top right of the screen. Next click "Continue to checkout" and place your order. 

Want to purchase items from Amazon?  Click HERE to view our Amazon shopping list. For nonperishable food or items not on the list, feel free to search Amazon and purchase your items. 

Sourcing your purchase online from Amazon and Walmart is optional. First time users of either will need to create an account (includes email address, password, and payment method).

 

Include a shipping address in the Walmart account information if you wish Walmart to deliver your items.

 

For direct delivery of Amazon and Walmart purchases to us, ship all items to the below address. For Walmart in-store or pickup, please contact us to arrange a time for drop off at Claver House or our corporate/mailing address.

Corporate, Mailing, & Shipping Address:

Revitalization 2000, Inc.

1641 Forest View Drive

St. Louis, MO 63122

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