Amador County – Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency announced that applications are now available for the 2012 Back-Pack 2 School program.

Ruthella Turner coordinator of A-TCAA’s Resource Center and Independent Living Program said that the 2012 Back-Pack 2 School Applications are available. She said the Back-Pack 2 School Project provides backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies for students in Amador County going into Kindergarten through 12th grades.

Turner said: “With the direct support of the community, these students receive the basic school supplies that they need to start the school year out well.” Applications are available at A-TCAA, Interfaith Food Bank, Camanche Lake Community Center, Upcountry Community Center and Generation Life Church until June 15. 

Turner said “together, we can make a difference.” The project is in its sixth year, and it is being sponsored by A-TCAA’s Camanche Lake and Upcountry Community Centers and the Generation Life Church.

Turner said the county-wide project which provides backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies for children whose families are financially stressed. She said: “Without the generosity of local individuals, businesses, and community organizations, many families would struggle to provide these much needed supplies.”

People can help by purchasing items and bringing them to one of three sponsoring organizations. The project cannot guarantee that all applicants will receive backpacks and supplies. If people would like to sponsor a student, Turner asked them to call Camanche Community Center at 763-2794; Generation Life Church at 267-9198; or Upcountry Community Center at 296-2785.

Upcountry Community Center is at 19386 Highway 88 in Pine Grove. Camanche Community Center is at 4419 Camanche Parkway North. Generation Life Church is at 125 Academy Drive in Sutter Creek.

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