The Process
Our services begin the first day of school and end October 31.*
We provide all eligible schools with applications and financial forms for our services. Individuals cannot apply directly to us and must contact their child(ren)’s school to apply.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must work with school officials to complete required forms. Only the school may submit completed applications to us.
Our association reviews all applications for eligibility. If eligible, applicants are given a purchase order through their child(ren)’s school.
The parent(s)/guardian(s) must take the child(ren) and the purchase order with them to J. C. Penney. Purchase orders can only be used for eligible items and must be used within the allotted time (usually 2 weeks). Purchase orders not used by the “void date” may affect future eligibility.
Our association pays all redeemed purchase orders directly. No money or gift cards are ever given to the participants. Purchase orders can only be used for coats, shoes, and clothing at J. C. Penney.
* Children in need of help due to emergency situations, such as fires, domestic situations, etc. may be eligible for our services outside the normal process timeframe.
We can be reached by phone at (330) 454-9461 - ext. 3667. Our office is not staffed, so please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.