Sponsor a Back-to-School List
Every child deserves to walk into school prepared and confident. Your sponsorship provides a student at Dorothy Day House with everything they need to start the year right.
How it works
School Uniform Set
Outfit a student in the proper uniform for their school — shirts, pants or skirts, and everything in between.
Est. $100–$150
1. Click the school sponsor button above & fill out the form
Tell us which sponsorship you'd like and share your contact information.
2. Receive the specific list by mid-June
Volunteer Coordinator Ben Short will send you a personalized list tailored to the student's school and grade level.
3. Shop online or in-store
Pick up items wherever is most convenient. We recommend these retailers for uniforms: Old Navy, Walmart, TargetChildren's Place
4. Deliver by July 10th
Drop off or ship items to Dorothy Day House before the deadline so students are ready for the first day of school.
Choose How You’d Like to Help
Backpack & Supplies
Fill a backpack with all the supplies a student needs — notebooks, pencils, folders, and more — for a full year of learning.
Est. $100–$125
Dorothy Day House walks alongside those experiencing homelessness and poverty in Memphis — providing not just shelter, but dignity, community, and hope. Sponsoring a child's school list is one way our whole community can support that mission.
-Dorothy Day House, Memphis