The Apple Project: Back to School 2026

Our goal is to prepare 300 students for a successful school year by providing them with the essentials they need to walk into the classroom with confidence.

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There are two ways you or your organization can participate in this collective drive:

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1. Sponsor a Student's Outfit

We utilize a personalized sponsorship model to ensure every student receives high-quality clothing that fits.

• The Commitment: Provide one new outfit (shirt and pants) and one new pair of shoes.

• How it Works: Contact us to receive an Apple Ornament. Each apple lists a specific student’s clothing and shoe sizes.

• For Groups: Businesses and churches can request a "stack" of apples to distribute among their members or employees.

2. Sponsor a School Supply Kit

Help us fill 300 backpacks with the necessary tools for learning.

• Individual Kit ($18.79): Sponsors the essential supplies for one student. - only 60 more needed!

• Shop Directly: You can purchase items directly through our Amazon Wishlist.

Important Logistics

• Deadline: All clothing and supply donations must be received by July 1st.

• Drop-off Location: Our warehouse is open Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

• Contact: To request Apple Ornaments or for more information on hosting a drive, please email Diana at donations@thriveaz.org.

Support our Safe Sleep initiative by collecting new twin sheets, blankets (any size), and pillows. (Click on the image for link.)

We take donated $25 gift cards to Walmart, Target, Fry’s, Safeway, Dutch Bros, McDonalds, Amazon, etc. These go to the families and young adults that we serve to help them get on their feet.

As Aged Out young adults move in to our transitional housing, help them by providing a set of basic needs such as hygiene products, and new sheets and pillows. 

During the month of December, we give out toys to many kids who wouldn’t normally be able to get any gifts.