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When Cathy and Julie began holding school supply drives in 2017, their goal was to make sure students had the supplies they need at the start of the school year. HCSS Foundation continues to conduct...

HCSS Foundation was awarded $2,000 from the Avondale City Council FY 2024 Contributions Assistance Program. HCSS secured funds to establish and enhance support to partner schools in Avondale. Last...

Thank you for your amazing generosity! As we wrap up the Sixth Annual School Supply Drive, we are pleased to announce that over 7,400 items were donated to 23 schools and 3 district programs that...

HCSS Foundation is proud to celebrate the work of area businesses who collected school supplies for our 6thAnnual School Supply Drive. We love the positive energy and giving spirit these...

Cathy Sitarz, co-founder of HCSS Foundation, was a recipient of the 2023 WeSERV Good Neighbor Award. Cathy believes that every child deserves equal access to the proper tools for school and is...

Reading is key to school success. Students who read and who learn to love to read are more likely to finish school and be a successful learner. HCSS Foundation was excited to help foster the love of...

During the 2022-23 school year, the HCSS Foundation was proud to enter into partnerships with 4 area schools to support individual students and school initiatives. Our partnership with Avondale...

The 5th Annual School Supply Drive was held during the months of June and July. The school supply drive began on June 15th with a kick-off event celebrating the establishment of the Helping Children...

As Cathy and Julie got ready to plan for the 5th Annual School Drive, their conversation focused on the increased needs of schools and families and how best to meet those needs. While soliciting...