There is still time to register for the Salvation Army鈥檚 Back to School campaign.聽
Army officials reported this past week that for a third consecutive year they are partnering with Staples to provide necessary back-to-school supplies and other materials for local students.聽
鈥淲e are taking applications at the Salvation Army offices until Aug. 28,鈥� said Ronza Reynard, the Army鈥檚 administration manager in Estevan. 鈥淎nd, of course, we鈥檒l accept any last minute, or just past the deadline
application too,鈥� she added.聽
So far the applications are on par with last year, and to help support the cause from a financial perspective, Staples has conducted a fundraising barbecue this summer to promote the program.聽
鈥淭he city has always responded in the past to needs like this. We invite families who believe they may need a little assistance to get their child into the classroom with the necessary supplies, to pop into the office and fill out the application. We鈥檙e here if the people need us,鈥� said Reynard.聽
On average, Reynard said the SA has observed an increase in new families to the city over the past few months so they are anticipating an increase in requests for assistance, 鈥渨hether it be for backpacks, pencils or food bank. It鈥檚 just the way it is lately, so we have to be there while the economy does a turn around.鈥澛�
