At The Pando Initiative, we know that students need more than just academic support to succeed. They need the basic essentials to feel confident and healthy, and they need the right incentives to stay motivated and engaged. That’s why we’re launching our Incentives & Essentials Drive, and we’re inviting you to help make a difference!
Why Essentials and Incentives Matter
Students face many challenges outside the classroom, and having access to basic personal care items can make all the difference. Hygiene essentials like deodorant or toothpaste help students feel confident and ready to face their day. Meanwhile, small incentives like snacks, gift cards, and rewards provide the extra motivation they need to stay focused and keep pushing toward their goals.
Together, these essentials and incentives create a strong foundation of support, allowing students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
What We’re Collecting
We’re asking for donations of:
- Essentials: Hygiene products such as deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, and other personal care items.
- Incentives: Small rewards like gift cards, fun trinkets, or treats to celebrate student successes and keep them motivated.
- Snacks: Non-perishable snacks to fuel students throughout the day and help them stay energized.
How You Can Help
You can make a meaningful impact by supporting the drive in one of the following ways:
- Donate Items: Visit our Wishlist links to purchase items online and have them shipped directly to us:
- Donate Gift Cards: Gift cards are a great incentive for students who put in the hard work, allowing them to choose their own reward. To donate gift cards, please contact us.
- Make a Monetary Contribution: Your donation helps us purchase the most-needed items to support students. Online donations can be made here.
- Spread the Word: Share this blog post or our social media updates with your friends and family to inspire others to get involved.
The Impact of Your Support
Every hygiene product donated helps a student feel confident, every snack helps them stay focused, and every incentive shows them that their hard work is valued. These small acts of kindness can have a big impact on a student’s motivation, well-being, and overall success. The Incentives & Essentials Drive aims to help provide these items to our 27 Pando schools. Please consider donating to the drive this holiday season.
For more information or questions please contact Daniel at dmorford@pandokids.org or 785-713-0581