Welcome to the Tom Fennessy Back-to-School Project Web Site

 

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Past, Present & Future

The first year, 1998, the project provided backpacks filled with school supplies to over 365 children living in
Columbus shelters. In 1999, the Tom Fennessy Back-to-School Project became a 501 (c)(3) organization and provided backpacks to 580 children. Each year the project continues to grow. In 2005, we distributed 4,700 backpacks to needy children. In 2006, we were able to help approximately 5,400 children enter school with a new backpack filled with needed school supplies. This project gives children the opportunity to enter school on the first day with dignity, equipped with the school supplies they require. These efforts are made possible through donations from organizations, corporations, individuals and foundation grants. The Tom Fennessy Back-to-School Project, is an all volunteer, non-profit organization serving the Central Ohio community.

 

Who We Help
Below is a list of the organizations who have benefited from this project

Neighborhood Services
Homeless Families Foundation
YWCA Family Center
Volunteers of America
Choices
Jewish Family Services
Amethyst
United Methodist Free Store (4 schools)
Cambodian Refugee Services
Granny’s Learning Center
Mother’s Helper Day Care
Directions for Youth and Family
Patches of Light (Children’s Hospital)
Reach Out & Read (Children’s Hospital)
Salvation Army
Franklin County Children’s Services
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Finland Elementary
Como Elementary
Communities in Schools (18 schools)
Victory Mission
Salesian Boy’s and Girl’s Club
Boy’s & Girl’s Club—Milo Grogan Branch
Deer Creek Cooperative—Mt. Sterling & Williamsport
Project Connect—Homeless Children’s Program in Columbus
Public Schools
Knox County—Danville & East Knox