Back-to-school season is coming and we’re excited to serve Los Angeles this month by supporting the amazing teachers of Helen Bernstein High School (HBHS), which has graciously hosted our Sunday gatherings since 2009!

Teaching is no easy task: 93% of educators report paying out of pocket for supplies needed in the classroom. Most use at least $500 of their own money to cover the shortfall of supplies provided by the school district. HBHS Principal Alejandro Ramirez has provided us with a list of teachers’ most requested items, and we want to love our neighbors by meeting some of these important needs.

There are a few ways you can participate.

1. Order online through this Amazon wishlist. We’ll receive all the items at the office before delivery day.

Wishlist ↗︎

2. Anytime you’re out shopping this month, add a few items from the list below to your cart to help show the forty teachers of HBHS how the love of Jesus changes everything! You can drop items off in the Helen Bernstein courtyard July 13 at either Sunday gathering.

3. Join us to deliver supplies the week before the next school year kicks off. It’s a great opportunity to meet the teachers, have great conversations, and witness to Christ. If you’re interested in joining us, email events@realityla.com.

Items to Purchase

• Pens
• Pencils and erasers
• Masking tape
• Highlighters
• Dry-erase markers, erasers, and sprays
• Post-Its
• Staplers and staples
• Scissors (adult/craft)
• Electric classroom pencil sharpeners
• Tissue boxes
• Disinfectant Wipes
• Batteries (AA & AAA)
• First aid kits (e.g. Band-Aids)
• Correction tape
• Scotch tape
• Tape dispensers
• Binder clips

It’s a great blessing that the school shares their space with us and we look forward to further partnering together by ministering to our neighbors in this very practical way!