To the Editor:

The Hilltowns Community Resource Center is beginning its annual back-to-school project. We are looking for sponsors to adopt a student and assist in sending him or her to school prepared to learn.

We ask sponsors to provide a student with a new backpack containing school supplies needed and a pair of sneakers. A list will be provided for each student outlining supplies needed, shoe size, etc. Please call the Resource Center at 518-797-5256 if you or your organization is interested in sponsoring a student.

If you would like to contribute without sponsoring a student we are always grateful for donations of school supplies. Items that are greatly needed are: binders (all sizes), marble composition notebooks, loose-leaf paper (wide and college ruled), backpacks, sneakers (all sizes), pens and pencils, ziplock bags, and Clorox wipes. Donations may be dropped off at the Resource CEnter or we can arrange for pickup.

Money contributions are always appreciated. Checks may be made payable to HCRC and sent to Post Office box 147, Westerlo NY 12193.

For any questions please feel free to call the office.

Mary Beth Peterson

Misty Schaffer

HCRC