Back to School
Thanks to the generosity of our community, 376 local students started the school year ready to learn, and 161 Northern Virginia families received the support they needed for a strong start.
In 2024, the average annual income for a Britepaths client was $17,745, far below the
Federal Poverty Level of $26,650 for a family
of three. Many families in our community cannot afford to buy school supplies without sacrificing day-to-day essentials.
A gift of just $40 provided one local student with a new backpack and a complete, grade-appropriate school supply kit.
Questions?
Contact Aisha Ali at 703.273.8829 or events@britepaths.org.
How Your Donation Helped Northern Virginia Students (and Teachers)
Britepaths works with Campus Supply Kits to purchase high-quality, grade-appropriate supplies
at a fraction of retail cost, stretching your donation further than in-kind items. Each kit, vetted by
our partners at Educate Fairfax, includes more than a dozen essential tools for learning.
In 2025, Britepaths hosted our first-ever Back to School Fair, where children received their backpacks and kits, enjoyed reading activities, and got creative at our craft stations. Parents also connected with our staff and volunteers to learn about additional support services.
This year, we also honored the educators who give so much. Sixty public school teachers
received Back to School bags filled with community essentials, as well as a $25 Staples gift card
to help stock their classrooms.
Thank you to our generous 2025 sponsors and partners!
Sponsors
Anthem HealthKeepers Plus
Jim McKay Chevrolet
Kearney & Company
Unity of Fairfax
Partners
Fairfax Ace Hardware
Church of the Holy Comforter