The Young Talons Private Academy Education Donation

Give the Gift of Education

Supplies for Scholars Program

11+ million children in the United States live below the poverty line and can’t afford the most basic learning supplies. Your investment will provide a quality backpack for a child attending The Young Talons Private Academy.


Get everyone in your office involved. Why not have everyone pitch in and outfit a child attending The Young Talons Private Academy!


  • 1 Backpack
  • 1 Backpack & Supplies- Grades 1-3
  • 1 Backpack & Supplies- Grades 4-6
  • 1 Backpack & Supplies- Grades 7-8  
  • 1 Backpack & Supplies- Grades 9-12

The Young Talons Private Academy: Supplies for Scholars Program

At The Young Talons Private Academy, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our Supplies for Scholars Program was born out of this belief, aiming to provide backpacks and essential school supplies to students in need who attend our academy.


As the school year begins, many of our students face the challenge of starting without the basic tools they need to succeed. Each August, through this program, we are able to offer a lifeline to these students by providing them with the supplies they need to focus on their education and not their circumstances. This program is about more than just school supplies—it's about giving students the confidence and resources they need to pursue their dreams and excel in their studies.


How You Can Make a Difference

We invite you to join us in this meaningful mission in one of two ways—by making a financial donation or by collecting supplies to fill backpacks.


Financial Sponsorship

The impact of The Young Talons Private Academy in our communities is made possible through the generous support of businesses and organizations like yours. Your donation, no matter the size, makes a tangible difference in the lives of the children we serve. Every contribution is deeply appreciated and is tax-deductible.


“In the Bag” Back to School Supply Drive

Get your entire organization involved in our “In the Bag” Back to School Supply Drive. This initiative not only brings your team together but also gives everyone a hands-on way to make a difference. By collecting brand-new school supplies and filling backpacks, your organization can directly support the students in our academy. Please ensure that all supplies are delivered to us by the second week of July so that we can distribute the backpacks in August.


By coming together, we can ensure that every student at The Young Talons Private Academy is equipped for a successful school year.


Thank you for your kindness and generosity.


Warm regards,
 The Young Talons Private Academy

Backpack Content List

Below is the backpack content list:

Grades K-3

  • 1 Pkg. Lead #2 Pencils
  • 1 Pkg. Crayons
  • 1 Pencil Case
  • 1 Eraser
  • 1 Pencil Sharpener
  • 1 Glue Stick
  • 1 Pkg. Construction Paper
  • 1 Pkg. Markers (Washable)
  • 1 Pair Safety Scissors
  • 1 Box Tissue (Small)
  • 1 Box Colored Pencils
  • Pocket Folders
  • Rulers
  • Binders

Grades 4-8

  • 1 Three-ring Binders
  • 1 Pkg. Paper (200 sheets each)
  • 1 Spiral Notebook
  • Pocket Calculator
  • 1 Pkg. Pencil Crayons (12 pack)
  • 1 Pkg. of Pens
  • Protractor
  • Compass
  • 1 Glue Stick
  • 2 Erasers
  • 1 Pencil Sharpener
  • 1 Pkg. of #2 Pencils
  • Pocket Folders

Grades 9-12

  • (6) 3-ring binders, one for each class
  • Dividers
  • #2 Pencils
  • Ballpoint pens (blue or black)
  • Highlighters
  • Erasers
  • 1 box of colored pencils, markers or crayons
  • Loose leaf, college-ruled notebook paper
  • Index cards
  • Glue sticks
  • Pack of graph paper
  • Composition or spiral notebooks
  • Ruler (inches and centimeters)
  • Compass
  • Protractor

The Young Talons Private Academy Supplies for Scholars Program Guidelines and Q&A

 Thank You So Much For Helping!

  • Do I Have to Include Everything You Have on the List for the Age Range I Am Providing Backpacks for?

    YES – It is important that we are providing all of the same items on the list to ensure each child has the tools to succeed equally. We may also need to combine your donated backpacks with others going to the same location and we want to know they will all provide the same excitement.

  • Can I Use Different Package Sizes for Items Shown on the List?

    ABSOLUTELY – There are so many varieties of items to choose from so yes you can use different pack sizes for items. We just ask that they are not excessive or take up too much space in the backpack so all items required can be included. Example: 10 pack of pens vs. a 6 pack of pens or 200 sheet refill paper vs. 150 sheet refill paper

  • Can I Add Additional Items Not Shown on the List Provided?

    ONLY LIST ITEMS PLEASE – Although we love the generosity, we created our backpack lists based on the needs specified by parents and educational facilities to provide a consistent selection of supplies. We also may need to combine donations to equal the needs at each location, and it is so important that your backpacks match everyone else’s. Feel free to box those extra items up and label them accordingly as we can often utilize them in our programs across the United States as prizes or incentives throughout the program.

  • If I Have Leftover Items Can I Just Add Extra Stuff to Some Backpacks?

    NO - We ask that you please stick to the specified list of items and quantities provided to ensure all students receive the same great experience as their classmates. Also, those extra items make consistent packaging and shipping much more challenging. If you end up with extra items we ask that you please box them up separately to be donated and label them accordingly as we can always use them towards other initiatives.

  • Can I Add Food, Snacks, or Drink Containers to the Backpacks?

    NO – It is very important that food or drink items are NEVER added to backpacks as children may have allergies to certain products, and our distribution is not always immediate, therefore items could expire before they are received. Rest assured that our programs all provide a healthy snack for the children each week to give them the energy and nutrition they need to learn and participate.

  • How Should I Package the Backpacks for Drop Off or Pick Up?

    It is so helpful to us to have a consistent packaging process to enable our volunteers to receive and re-distribute your generous backpack donations quickly and efficiently. To complete this we need to ensure we know exactly what is being donated with clear detailed labeling and secure packaging.


    Please ensure the following is completed to allow us to complete this efficiently.

Thank You So Much For Helping!

And it will be the hand that gives, my hand that gives, that will heal. For it is in giving, it is in my giving when often so little is there to give, that I will always gather. And what will be gathered I will give from my heart.