July 2026 DIY: Back to School Kits

A Place in Time strives to fight food insecurity and care for local families with respect, kindness, love and compassion. Their mission is to bring HOPE by Helping Others Excel in Purposeful Living.

For this month’s DIY project, volunteers are being asked to collect items and assemble Back to School Kits for the children being served at A Place in Time.

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL STEPS (missing steps will delay hours verification process):

1. Express interest below. For all DIY Projects, you DO NOT need to wait for email confirmation. Continue with the next steps. *
2. Click this text to download the detailed instructions. 
3. Follow the instructions in the packet. These projects will be provided to real people who will use these items. We ask that you make a true effort to treat each kit with care, quality, and respect — just as you would if you were giving it to someone you know personally. 
4. Fill Out the DIY Documentation Form (THIS STEP IS REQUIRED)
5. Mail or drop off your completed project to HandsOn South Florida. **

*Once you have expressed interest and accessed the instructions , you are free to begin the project and submit upon completion.*

**You do not need to be present when dropping off your project. Somoene can drop it off on your behalf. Please make sure you complete the DIY Documentation Form. If you are shipping, try to have it arrive during our designated office hours since we operate on a hybrid schedule. **

DIY collection will be held on the following dates: 
July 7^th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
July 9^th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
July 21^st 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
July 23^rd 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
July 28^th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
July 30^th 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM


The last day to drop off the DIY PROJECT will be Thursday, July 30th  .

Please drop off DIY projects at the HandsOn South Florida office, located at 5815-B North Andrews Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. (Use Google Maps)

*Late DIY Project submissions WILL NOT be accepted*