Annual Backpack Giveaway: Thank You!

The CrossNet Annual Backpack Giveaway was a huge success! Through the generosity of our amazing community, we were able to hand out over 634 backpacks to students in the ELANCO School District! Students were able to choose a backpack of their choice full of school supplies, a new water bottle, receive a free haircut and free clothing, and enjoy delicious treats.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time, donated supplies, backpacks and more to make this event possible and help us walk alongside families in the ELANCO community as they get ready for the school year.

We truly cherish the time, commitment, and intentionality that was brought by our partners to offer help and hope in the name of Jesus!

Thank you to everyone who donated supplies, backpacks and more to make this possible! We value your partnership to offer help and hope in the community. A list of partners for the event is below! 


A special thank you to the following:

HAIR STYLISTS & BARBERS:

  • Melissa Garris – Holiday Hair
  • Steph Nelson – Cris Jon Salon
  • Deb Styer – Independent
  • Joe C. – Joe’s Barber Shop
  • Travis G. – Joe’s Barber Shop
  • Ray Franqui – The Barber Room Christian – Twisted Scissors Salon
  • Kelsey Matoria – Twisted Scissors Salon
  • Kelly Mohn – Twisted Scissors Salon

MEDICAL SERVICES:

  • Denise Strick – Nurse on Duty
  • Stephanie Petersheim – Nurse on Duty

EDUCATIONAL & HEALTH SERVICES

  • Mindy Bauman, Chrissy Ansari, and a team of ELANCO teachers, administrators, and staff
  • Alice Irwin – Pre-K Literacy & Transition Specialist/ ELANCO School District
  • Ocean Smith – Family Development Specialist / Parent as Teachers
  • Anna D’Agostino – ELANCO Library
  • Angela Keen & Nancy Messner – Domestic Violence Group
  • Leaha Shermeyer – Community Health & Wellness, Lead-Free Family Program
  • Stacey Spangenburg – Milton Hershey School
  • Michael Brady – Aetna for Better Health for Kids

FREE CLOTHING CLOSET

  • Ian & Erika Kanter – Anchored Ministries / Mobile Clothing Closet

CHURCHES

  • St. John’s UCC – Backpacks and Supplies
  • St. Stephen Reformed – Backpacks & Supplies
  • Christian Fellowship Church – Backpack & Supplies
  • New Holland Mennonite Church – Backpack & Supplies
  • Ranck’s United Methodist Church – Backpack & Supplies
  • Summit View BIC – Backpack & Supplies
  • Oasis Church – Backpacks & Supplies
  • Gateway Church – Backpacks & Supplies
  • New Holland Church of the Nazarene- Water Bottles

ORGANIZATIONS

  • Garden Spot Village – Backpacks & Supplies
  • Shady Maple Farm Market – Backpacks & Supplies
  • Twin Valley Coffee – Backpacks & Supplies
  • NovaCare Therapy at GSV – Backpacks, Supplies & Volunteers
  • M&T Bank – Backpacks & Supplies
  • Garden Spot Dental – Backpacks & Supplies
  • M.H. Eby – Backpack & Supplies
  • Casual Living LLC – Backpacks, Supplies & Volunteers
  • CNH Industrial – Backpacks & Supplies
  • Lighthouse Vocational Services – Volunteers
  • Leola Lifetime Dental – Backpack & Supplies
  • Keystone Quality Motors- Backpacks & Supplies
  • AFP Innovative Food Solutions – Backpacks, Supplies & Volunteers
  • Orrstown Bank – Backpack & Supplies
  • Master’s Advisors – Volunteers
  • Superior Plastics Products – Volunteers
  • Univest Bank – Backpack & Supplies
  • Resonance Audiology – Backpack & Supplies
  • Watson Run Communities – Backpack & Supplies
  • Iron Mountain- Backpack & Supplies
  • Kiwanis Club of New Holland- Backpack & Supplies

INDIVIDUALS

And a huge thank you to the hundreds of individuals who contributed by donating backpacks and supplies, financial gifts, volunteering during sort week at our event, or in prayer!  We could not do it without you all!