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Supply Needs List

  • Binders: 3 ring. 1" to 2", no fancy types
  • Calculators: basic, inexpensive, solar
  • Calculators: scientific (not graphing)
  • Colored pencil set: basic colors
  • Compass and protractor sets
  • Composition books: marbled cover
  • Crayons: 24 or 36 piece box
  • Dictionary and thesaurus combination
  • Dry erase markers: all colors
  • Folders: two pocket style, with or without prongs
  • Highlighters: all colors
  • Markers: narrow tip, washable, classic colors
  • Markers: broad tip, washable, classic colors
  • Pink eraser
  • Ruler: plastic, 12 inches and metric
  • Scissors: small pointed
  • Spiral notebooks: one subject
  • Supply box: cigar box size
  • Watercolor sets: basic colors
  • Wide ruled notebook paper

Application Availability

Applications are available at:
  • The El Paso County Health Department
  • The El Paso County Department of Human Services and Ecumenical Social Ministries
  • Fort Caron Solders may pick up applications at the Army Community Services Center on Fort Carson
Other locations may also be added. A complete list is available by dialing 211, 719-955-0742 or 866-468-9742.

Distribution Of Supplies

Starting Monday, August 6, families in the Calhan area can pick up supplies at the Eastern El Paso County Community Center.


From August 15 through 20, supplies will be available by appointment only at the Christmas Unlimited Building at 2204 E. Boulder between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Clients must submit an application (Dial 211 to find out how)


Supplies will be distributed in Pueblo and Fremont counties through the schools.


There will also be a distribution of supplies in Teller County. Details will be available soon.

Community Support

Businesses, churches and service clubs throughout the region are encouraged to conduct a school supply drive. Operation Back to School will provide a donation guide. If you would like to conduct a drive, contact Bob Trethway at 719-597-1821 or bob_trethway@hotmail.com.

Monetary Donations Are Also Needed

Mail to:
Christmas Unlimited
2204 E. Boulder
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

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