Take What You Need Stations

This project started as a back to school Backpack Drive in 2018. We realized that many places offer school supplies to families in need at the beginning of the year so we decided to shift gears and start the Take What You Need Stations which are available to students daily! These Take What You Need Stations are filled with personal care items students may not have access to at home. Some items include toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, combs, feminine care products and more. These are every day items that many of us take for granted. We will place the stations strategically in the school, so students can privately ask for help! We want students to be able to take what they need, when they need it! In 2024 we placed TWYNS in every Livonia Public School with grades 5th and up! This year we hope to keep these stations filled with the items the students need the most! We have been in touch with support staff at the schools to find out what the highest needs are. We hope to find corporate sponsors for each station so that local businesses can support the school of their choice!