Campaign to supply needy students with filled backpacks

The DuPage Credit Union has partnered with the DuPage Regional Office of Education for the fourth straight year to raise funds for DuPage County students in need through its annual We've Got Your Back fundraising campaign.

"Our goal this year is to raise $10,000 and pack hundreds of backpacks with the supplies kids need to start the school year," said Amy Brandt, vice president of business solutions.

One hundred percent of the proceeds will be used to purchase backpacks and basic supplies needed throughout the school year, such as paper, pencils, erasers and calculators.

"A small donation can make a big difference to a child in need by giving them the tools needed to open a whole new world of excitement and creativity," Brandt added.

Monetary donations are being accepted through August and can be made online at dupagecu.com or at a branch office: Downers Grove, 725 Ogden Ave.; Naperville, 790 Royal St. George Drive; and Wheaton, 625 E. Roosevelt Road.

The fully-stuffed backpacks will be handed out to DuPage County students who attend the Back-to-School Fair in August.