Project Hope
Back-to-School Giveaway
Project Hope supports K-12 students in the Bethel, Eugene 4J, Junction City, and Springfield School Districts.
August 23 & 24, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Project Hope?
Project Hope is a back-to-school giveaway that happens in 5 locations on one weekend, serving pre-selected K-12 students from four school districts: Bethel, Eugene 4J, Junction City, and Springfield.
Students must have a ticket to attend and access new athletic shoes, socks, a backpacks filled with school supplies, and other resources. The giveaways happen at fun, family-friendly fairs!
How do I get a ticket for my child?
Tickets to Project Hope are distributed through your school district (Bethel, Eugene 4J, Junction City, and Springfield School Districts) starting on Monday, May 18th at 7 AM.
When are tickets available?
Monday, May 18th at 7 AM. Through your participating school district!
Who is eligible for Project Hope?
K-12 students enrolled in Bethel, Eugene 4J, Junction City, and Springfield schools who could use some extra help to start the school year strong!
What about homeschooled students or students enrolled in other districts?
Unfortunately, we are unable to serve students outside of our partner districts. Please reach out to your school district to inquire about resources available to you.
My child will be out of town, can a parent or friend pick-up their supplies?
Students must be present to receive supplies. This helps us make sure shoes fit!
We can’t attend, can I pick up supplies after the event?
Project Hope is a one-day event, and we do not distribute resources after the event.
Please reach out to your school or school district to learn about other resources.
Can I attend any Project Hope location?
No, please attend the Project Hope for your school district that matches the location on your ticket.
Can Pre-K students receive supplies?
Pre-K aged kids are welcome to attend the event, however we do not have resources that are age, size or grade appropriate.
What do I need to bring?
Just your student’s ticket!
What resources are available when the event is full?
Your school / school district will be able to direct you to additional resources.
Sending Students to School with Confidence.
Annually, 100 churches, organizations, and businesses partner in the Back-to-School Giveaway.
Through our combined efforts, we provide about 3,000 students with new shoes & socks, backpacks full of school supplies (and more) at five Kids’ Fair Giveaways in the Eugene, Springfield, and Junction City area annually.
Additionally, churches partner with a neighborhood schools to prepare the facilities for the upcoming school year through the School Work Day. Volunteers provide hundreds of hours of manpower by power washing, weeding, trimming, painting, cleaning, window-washing and more!
2024 Project Hope Partners
Church Partners
Berean Assembly of God
Bushnell University
Camp Creek Church
Central Lutheran Church
Christ's Center
City First Church
Crossfire Healing House
East Side Baptist Church
Ekklesia
Eugene Church of God (7th Day)
Eugene Vineyard Church
Every Child Lane County
Fairfield Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of Eugene
First Baptist Church of Junction City
Friendly Street Church of God
Garden Way Church
Generations Church
Grace Community Fellowship
Harvest Church International
HopeLand
Iglesia del Nazareno de Eugene
Immanuel Baptist Church
Joy Church
Llamados a Conquistar
Mannahouse Church
New Hope West
New Life Church
New Song Christian Fellowship
Norkenzie Christian Church
Northwood Christian Church
PNW Adult & Teen Challenge
Riviera Baptist Church
St Thomas Episcopal Church
Santa Clara Church
Springfield Church Of God
Springfield Faith Center
Centro de Fe de Springfield
Springfield Seventh-day Adventist
Storyline Adventist Church
The Bridge Open Bible Church
Thurston Christian Church
Valley Covenant Church
Valley River Life Church
Willamette Christian Center
- Eugene & Junction City
Eugene Mission Life Change Program
Youth For Christ / Campus Life
Shoe Sponsors
Chambers Family Foundation
Ford Family Foundation
Harvest House Publishing
International Paper Company
Kendall Cares
McKay Family Foundation
Northwest Medical Homes
Operation Warm
Pacific Source
Soles for Souls
Three Rivers Casino
TJX Foundation
Business Partners
Abby’s Junction City
Advantage Dental
Active 20-30 Club
American Heritage Girls
Belfor Property Restoration
Big 5 Sporting Goods
BJ's Restuarant & Brewhouse
Burn Boot Camp
Capitol Dental
CASA of Lane County
Comcast
Corvette Club
Endless Barber
CoFidelity National Financial
Good 360
Hair Studio 408
Jerry's Home Improvement
Junction City Dairy Queen
Lane County Sheriff
Off the Waffle
Oregon Fairytale Project
Oregon Integrated Health
Oregon Pacific Bank
Peace Health
Papa's Pizza
Prohibition Studio
Remax Integrity Eugene
Safe Rides for Kids
SnoTempSports Clips
Springfield Fire
Springfield Police
Texas Roadhouse
The Barbers
Trap Door Magic
Trillium
Umpqua Bank
Willamette Valley Company