Your AZ Tax Credit Contributions are only allowed to be used for Extra Curricular Activities.  We need and appreciate those contributions, but our special students are in need of so much more that we hope you can help us provide. "Other Donations," which are charitable contributions, go toward the basic needs of our homeless children.  You are welcome to provide these items by calling Jerry Lewis at 480-461-3200 to arrange a drop off, or submit a financial donation to a specific campus, under "Other Donations."  We use 100% of your funds to stock up on these items for our homeless students.  

 

HYGIENE KITS
Shampoo,Conditioner, Deodorant, Body Lotion, Bar Soap or Shower gel, Washcloths, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Q-tips, Kleenex – Regular box or small packagesToilet Paper, Laundry Soap (3 scoops)Please note:  We use hotel soaps, shampoos, lotions, etc. so please do not throw them away.  These smaller bottles are more practical for very mobile families.

 

FOOD PANTRY ITEMS
Pasta / Spaghetti Sauce 
Macaroni and Cheese 
Rice or Beans    
Canned fruits and vegetables   
Canned Soups or stews   
Peanut Butter and Jelly   
Potato Flakes    
Cereal     
Canned meats – tuna, chicken, spam or roast beef 
Crackers – any type    
Nutritional Snacks – granola bars, pop tarts, etc. 
Bottled Water or Juice   
      
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Backpacks    
Pencils / pencil boxes   
Eraser / eraser tips    
Colored markers    
Crayons     
Dry erase board markers   
Glue sticks    
Fiskars scissors    
Spiral notebooks    
White lined filler paper   
Rulers     
Two pocket folders    
Construction paper    
      
CHILDREN’S SIZES FOR CLOTHING
Boys
Shorts/Pants sizes - 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 14/16, & 18
Shirt Size - same as shorts/pants sizes or S, M, L.
Underwear - they prefer boxers S, M, L, XL in Youth Sizes
Shoes Sizes – Youth - 12, 13.  Adult - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and half sizes too.
Girls
Shorts/Pants sizes – Youth - 5/6, 7/8, 10/12, 14/16Juniors – 3, 5, 7
Shirt Size - same as shorts/pants size or S, M, L
Underwear size – 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 in Youth sizesJuniors – 4, 6, 8
Shoe Sizes – Youth – 12, 13.  Adult - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and half sizes too.
We do have a few students in 5th and 6th grade who are no longer in children’s sizes.  They take adult sizes.  Gift cards to Wal-Mart, K-Mart or Target are welcome in icrements of $10-$25.00

 
 
 

How You Can Help

Children First Academy and Sequoia Family Learning are Sequoia Ranch Schools, which is a part of Edkey, Inc., a non-profit organizaion with a family of schools in Arizona.   Other Edkey schools include: Redwood Academy and Pathfinder Academy.  Children First Academy, is a tuition-free charter school acting in partnership with volunteers, sponsors and organizations to educate and provide essential services to children in grades K-6 who are homeless, underprivileged or seeking a choice in academic options. Find out how you can help us help homeless children in Arizona.  100% of your support goes directly to children in the form of food, clothing, school supplies and activities, etc. There are many different ways to help. View a list of our current partners and supporters here. 
An Arizona School Tax Credit  * A Financial Contribution *A Wish List Donation *Volunteer Efforts          
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