RAFV Community Needs Drive
Backpacks for Back-to-School
Fox Valley REALTORS® are collecting backpacks and school supplies for children and families at Mutual Ground in Aurora, IL.
A partnership between the REALTOR® Association of the Fox Valley and Mutual Ground.
Mutual Ground provides safety, counseling, and healing to families impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, and substance use—right here in the Fox Valley for 50 years.
Learn about Mutual Ground →When a family arrives at shelter, everything familiar is gone. A backpack filled with supplies means a child can walk into school feeling prepared—not singled out. Your donation restores normalcy during the hardest chapter of their lives.
July Focus: Backpacks
June
School Supplies
Essential tools for local student success.
July Focus
Backpacks
Durable backpacks and classroom essentials for children and teens preparing for the new school year.
Shop the Wishlist →August
Cozy Blankets
Comfort items for Winter Wonderland and families preparing for colder months.
July Collection: Backpacks
Every student deserves a fresh start. Ship directly to shelter staff in Aurora for immediate distribution.
Backpacks
- Durable backpacks (all sizes)
- Drawstring bags for younger kids
- Laptop-friendly backpacks for teens
School Essentials
- Notebooks, folders, binders
- Pencils, pens, markers
- Crayons, glue sticks, scissors
July focus is backpacks. Mutual Ground also welcomes cleaning supplies, baby items, and household essentials year-round.
Your purchase ships straight to Mutual Ground staff for immediate distribution.
Shop the July Wishlist Opens Amazon — ships to Mutual Ground, AuroraThree Ways to Help
Whether you shop solo, mobilize your office, or spread the word—every action supports Fox Valley families.
Shop & Ship
Purchase items from the Amazon wishlist. They ship directly to Mutual Ground staff—no drop-off needed.
Collect at Your Office
Host a donation collection box at your brokerage. We'll provide everything you need to get started.
Spread the Word
Share this drive with colleagues, clients, and community groups. The more people who know, the more families we reach.
Questions? Email jacob@rafv.realtor
Why Mutual Ground?
Fox Valley REALTORS® live and work in these neighborhoods. This drive turns local roots into local relief.
For 50 years, Mutual Ground has provided safety, counseling, and healing to families impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, and substance use right here in the Fox Valley.
Source: Mutual Ground annual impact data, FY2025.
Ready to Make a Difference?
One backpack. One child walking into school prepared. That's the impact you create today.
Shop the July Wishlist Opens Amazon — ships to Mutual Ground, Aurora