The Courageous Steps Project is looking for donations to help supply kids of Eastern Maine with school supplies that they will need for the new school year.

Next Wednesday, August 7th, the 6th Annual Courageous Steps Back to School Drive will be taking place where you can donate school supplies including backpacks, lunch boxes, notebooks, pencils, crayons, tissues, etc, at Governor's Restaurant in Old Town from 9 AM to 6 PM.

All items collected will be distributed to over two dozen Eastern Maine schools.

The Courageous Steps Project, Inc. is a local organization in the Bangor area that serves to raise awareness of developmental challenges for children and young adults here in the area as well as mission to help provide resources to enhance the success of these young people with school and everyday life.

Courageous steps has many upcoming events for the month of August including more school supply fundraisers, a 5k fundraiser and benefit dinners.  Check out all of the upcoming events being put on by Courageous Steps on Facebook.

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