Elisa Harmon

With 3 other woman small business owners created a large 100% volunteer and community donation school supply distribution. Allowing anyone who needed help with supplying backpacks and school supplies. What made this special is the the distribution was like a store where the kids can pick their own backpack unique to their personality and with the help of community volunteers , the children received the experience of getting supplies with encouragement , smiles and positive interaction. First… Show more

With 3 other woman small business owners created a large 100% volunteer and community donation school supply distribution. Allowing anyone who needed help with supplying backpacks and school supplies. What made this special is the the distribution was like a store where the kids can pick their own backpack unique to their personality and with the help of community volunteers , the children received the experience of getting supplies with encouragement , smiles and positive interaction. First year served 150 and by my end of service we served over 300 students from Pk to college. This program is still in existence today serving several school districts in the Lakes Area MN Show less

4 community woman business owners saw a need for lower income hard working families to receive support with backpacks and school supplies. I was one of the leaders that created the program. I went to local businesses and asked for donations, created fundraisers and coordinated the distribution process. First year served 150 families - by the 5th year I was able to link with United Way and Salvation Army to support over 300 families. The unique aspect was the day of distribution, I was… Show more

4 community woman business owners saw a need for lower income hard working families to receive support with backpacks and school supplies. I was one of the leaders that created the program. I went to local businesses and asked for donations, created fundraisers and coordinated the distribution process. First year served 150 families - by the 5th year I was able to link with United Way and Salvation Army to support over 300 families. The unique aspect was the day of distribution, I was the lead coordinator of all volunteers and setting up a store like process. Show less