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Due to Community Powered Revitalization, the New Hope Center will open at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 18. Thank you for your understanding as we continue Sharing Hope through community mobilization.
Over 61.5% of HEB ISD students come from economically disadvantaged homes. Operation Back 2 School equips these students with new backpacks and essential school supplies—and connects their families to resources that support them year-round. You can make a direct impact: $40 helps one student start the year with confidence. $800 adopts an entire classroom.
Operation Back 2 School is more than school supplies — it’s a Day of HOPE. This year, 698 volunteers, 15 churches, 29 schools, 21 vendors, and 64 sponsors came together to serve 3,077 students, ensuring they began the year prepared and encouraged. Families received backpacks filled with promise, discovered resources for a brighter tomorrow, and shared sacred moments of prayer. What began with one family’s journey became a celebration of HOPE for everyone who was there — a day where students felt seen, families felt supported, and an entire community united to help them thrive.
Support Operation Back 2 School and make a difference in the lives of economically disadvantaged students in HEB ISD. For just $40, you can provide a student with a new backpack and school supplies to start the year strong. Want to do even more? Adopt an entire classroom for $800 and ensure every student has the resources they need.
Click the button to the right to donate today.
To bring Hope to our community. To make new friendships. To see the smiles on thousands of faces. You are helping a child start the school year on the right track.
This year’s Operation Back 2 School will take place on Saturday, August 9th at the Pat May Center, located at:
1849 Central Dr, Bedford, TX 76022
To bring Hope to our community. To make new friendships. To see the smiles on thousands of faces. You are helping a child start the school year on the right track.
Saturday, August 9th, 3 shifts available:
1st Shift: 7:00 am– 12:00 pm
2nd Shift: 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Event Tear Down: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The Pat May Center which is located at 1849 Central Dr, Bedford, TX 76022. This will be an indoor event.
The current job description for each role is listed in the Volunteer Roles section on the Volunteer page.
You must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer.
Yes. All training will be done the day of the event, 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the shift.
Each volunteer will be given a short sleeve OB2S t-shirt to wear during the event. Shorts (mid-thigh length or longer), lightweight jeans or khaki pants, and comfortable athletic shoes are recommended. Volunteers serving outdoors are encouraged to wear/bring hats, cooling towels, and sunscreen.
Snacks and water will be provided for volunteers. Volunteers who are serving both shifts will also be provided with lunch.
Volunteers who have registered to receive assistance through OB2S will be able to pick up their supplies at the end of their shift.
