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School Supply Drive

Our 2026 back to school fundraising goal is $4286.20. This will allow us to serve as many as 70 children in need in Jefferson County. Want to give direct from Amazon, view our wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/owner-view/25OAC3VBK7NJZ
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What is the need?

In Jefferson County, Alabama, the need for school supply assistance continues to grow as many families face mounting economic hardship. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 data, approximately 23.7% of children under 18 in Jefferson County live below the poverty line. This means nearly one in four children may start the school year without the basic tools they need to succeed—like pencils, notebooks, and backpacks. With inflation and housing costs rising, families often must make difficult choices between essentials like food and rent or buying school supplies, making community support more crucial than ever.

Point of Life Resource Center is stepping in to help by launching a school supply drive with the goal of stuffing 70 backpacks—10 for each grade from Kindergarten through 6th grade. These backpacks will be filled with age-appropriate supplies based on common school supply lists and distributed to local families in need before the new school year begins. By working together with donors, businesses, and volunteers, we hope to ensure that every child we reach can walk into their classroom feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

Approximately 23.7% of children under 18 in Jefferson County live below the poverty line.


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What is Point of Life Resource Center?

Point of Life Resource Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families in crisis across Jefferson and Shelby Counties, Alabama. We provide essential resources to parents and infants facing poverty, including diapers, formula, baby gear, and access to mental health support through our Mindful Beginnings program. Our initiatives, such as Bassinets for Babies, focus on creating safer, healthier environments for newborns by distributing new and gently used bassinets to families in need. Through compassion, community collaboration, and practical aid, Point of Life works to uplift families and give every child a stronger, safer start.

How do you make sure my gifts to Chariti are spent wisely?

  • We have developed clear budgeting and financial oversight
  • We report regularly to the IRS (Form 990) to show how funds are spent 
  • We evaluate our programs for effectiveness to make sure we are making a measurable benefit and that our programs remain in alignment with our mission. 
  • In addition to our annually published reports, we regularly keep our donors informed so they can understand how their contributions are making an impact

How do you know which children need help?

We partner with local private and government organizations who are in the best positions to identify at-risk children, including those lacking safe sleep spaces, basic supplies, or stable housing.

We have a structured application that asks about household income, number of dependents, current challenges, recent life changes, and program eligibility (SNAP, TANF, etc.) to ensure assistance goes to families that are most in need and to help us track ongoing support needs.

Through our public outreach, community events, social media, and local partnerships, families often self-identify their need and request assistance.

While we use predefined criteria to automatically approve eligible families, we also review requests on a case-by-case basis to ensure no family in crisis is turned away without thoughtful consideration.

 

Is my donation tax-deductible?

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all donations made are tax deductible in the United States.

Where does my money actually go?

Nearly every dollar donated goes directly to helping families in crisis. The vast majority of our funds are used to provide essential items—like bassinets, diapers, formula, and emotional support—to parents and infants in need. A small portion helps cover basic administrative costs like event space rentals, technology, and outreach—tools that help us reach more people effectively. No one at Point of Life receives a salary; our entire team is made up of dedicated volunteers. Every contribution fuels our mission to create safer, stronger beginnings for vulnerable families.

I am in need or I know someone in need. How can I ask for help?

You should use the contact form on the website, call us, or email us.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Certain circumstances—such as receiving TANF, SNAP, or having a low income—may automatically qualify a family for support. However, other life challenges may also make you eligible. If you’re in need of assistance, we encourage you to check out the “get help” section of the website or reach out to us directly.

What types of donations do you accept?

We accept the following:

  • new baby items and family/household essentials
  • new school supplies
  • new or gently used bassinets
  • cash donations

On occasion we will also have a special event like a silent auction where we accept other items to be auctioned. If you have specific questions about an item you wish to donate that isn’t listed above, please contact us.

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