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 Palatine
Township
2008 Apple Tree Campaign
The Apple Tree Campaign, now
in its 20th year, collects and distributes new backpacks and school supplies to
economically disadvantaged children who live in Palatine Township. The program
is designed to provide students, who have been referred by local social workers,
with all of the supplies required so that they can start school prepared and
ready to learn. In 2007, over 1200 students were recipients in the annual
program. Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated:
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Backpacks* |
Index Cards |
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Spiral Notebooks (wide & college rule) |
#2
Pencils |
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Loose Leaf Paper (wide & college rule) |
Red
Pencils |
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Ball
Point Pens (black, blue & red) |
Pencil Boxes & Cases |
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Erasable Pens (black, blue & red) |
Kleenex* |
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Markers (thin and broad tip) |
Clipboards |
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Pocket Folders (with & without prongs)* |
Glue
& Glue Sticks |
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Scissors (rounded & pointed) |
Ziploc Bags* |
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Crayons (24 & 48 ct packs) |
Colored Pencils |
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Yellow Highlighters |
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*Items Needed Most |
Monetary donations are also
accepted and greatly appreciated. These donations allow us to purchase items
that we are lacking. Please make checks payable to Palatine Township “Apple
Tree Campaign” and mail them directly to Palatine Township, 721 S. Quentin
Road, Suite 101, Palatine, IL 60067.
Donations may be dropped off during normal business hours at the following
Palatine locations from
July
14th through August 7th, 2008:
- Palatine
Township, 721 S. Quentin Road
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- Palatine
Park District, 250 East Wood Street
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- Brandt
Financial Concepts, 134 West Slade
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- Palatine
Public Library, 700 North Court
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- Village of
Palatine, 200 East Wood Street
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- CCSD 15, 580
First Bank Drive
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- Durty
Nellie’s, 180 N. Smith Street
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- Harris Bank,
Palatine & Rolling Meadows Branches
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- Best, Inc., 3601 Edison Place, Rolling Meadows
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- Palatine Bank & Trust, 110 W. Palatine Road
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- Dominick's, 720 W. Euclid
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- Prince of Peace, 1190 N. Hicks Road
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- Jewel Food Store, 423 E. Dundee
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- William Reserve Apts., 1245 Prairie Brooke
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The
school supplies will be distributed during the week of August 11th.
Volunteers are needed to deliver collection boxes and to assist with supply
pick-up, sorting, packing, and distribution. This is a wonderful
opportunity to serve with your family, friends, co-workers, or neighbors. If
you are interested in volunteering or have any questions about the program,
please contact Christine favia, Outreach Coordinator, at 358-6700 x6161 or
cfavia@palatinetownship.com.
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