To the Editor:

The Hilltowns Community Resource Center, an outreach site of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, is beginning its annual back-to-school project. We are looking for sponsors to adopt a student and assist in sending them back to school prepared to learn.

We ask sponsors to provide a student with a new backpack containing needed school supplies 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 797-5256 if you or your organization are 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), pens and pencils, zip-lock bags, and Clorox wipes.

Donations may be dropped off at the Resource Center or we can arrange for pick up.

Money contributions are always appreciated. Checks can 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

HCRC