07/07/2026
Hello!
First and foremost, we hope you are doing well and enjoying your summer so far!
This year, we are again excited to support Volunteers of America’s Operation Backpack program by collecting backpacks and new school supplies for children across Michigan and we are asking for your help.
Students who have the necessary supplies, such as pencils, notebooks, and backpacks, are better prepared to engage in classroom activities and complete assignments. Without these supplies, children may struggle to keep up with their peers and may experience stress and anxiety that can negatively impact their academic performance. Furthermore, students who lack appropriate school supplies may feel embarrassed or ashamed, which can affect their self-esteem and motivation to succeed. Providing students with the necessary school supplies can help level the playing field and give every student an equal opportunity to succeed academically.
Your kindness can shine in making sure students have their own supplies and everything they need to learn. Please join us in making a difference in thousands of children's lives. Not only would your kindness be helping children, but you would also help struggling parents breathe a sigh of relief.
If you are able to help, consider picking up a couple of items on Volunteers of America's shopping lists (Pre-K & K, Grades 1- 5, and Grades 6 - 12) and drop them off at our office. These wish lists are also located on the Volunteers of America website. Our collection dates are July 6th through August 5th, 2026, with expected drop off on August 6th.
We will have a bin located in our lobby for drop offs Monday thru Thursday, 8:30am – 3:30pm. If you need help unloading items from your car, please give our office a call during those hours and someone will gladly come down to assist you!
Our office is not able to accept financial donations. To learn more about Operation Backpack, visit https://bit.ly/4eOIhs7, and to learn more about Volunteers of America, visit https://bit.ly/4f8fKMZ. By clicking the link, you will leave Ameriprise.com. Be aware that the linked site will be subject to rules, regulation, and privacy and security provisions that are separate, and may differ, from Ameriprise Financial.
If you have any questions for our office, please feel free to call or email us directly.
There is no cost or obligation.
As always, we appreciate your support!
Shayna/Bryanne/Emma/Craig/Joanne
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