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LAUREL ADVOCACY & REFERRAL SERVICES, INC.
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​Let’s Get Ready for School!

Support LARS’ Back to School Backpack Bonanza!

Do We Have Our Youngest Neighbors' Backs?

dONATE NOW
we are still accepting donations
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Together, we can ensure our youngest neighbors have the tools they need to succeed.
Saturday August 12th
With your help, we can distribute over 1,000+ backpacks filled with essential supplies to students in our community.
Families Served By LARS Information Flyer:  English Flyer  | Spanish (ESP) Flyer

LARS Backpack Bonanza 
Thanks to Our Sponsors


Head of the Class Sponsors
Children's Therapy Group
Teacher’s Pet Sponsors
The Behanna Family
Timothy Leahy
Class Act Sponsors
Adeborale Prest
Ann Meixner
Brooke Tropf
Dorothy Tiffany
First Baptist Church of Beltsville
Michael Skojec
Oaklands Presbyterian Church
Stacy Coker
WSSC

Backpack Buddy Sponsors
Doreen Smith
Gail Johnson
Gloria Snowden
Irene McDonald
Martha Morphy

​How to Help

​Shop Our Supply Lists:
Target: Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services Registry 
Walmart: Our Spark Good Registry (look up as Laurel Advocacy)
Our Supply List Flyer

How to Drop Off Supplies:
Come to LARS during our regularly scheduled times
or by appointment. 
Additional dropoff hours may be added as we get closer to the event. 
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If ordering supplies, please provide a note with your name so we can properly thank you and issue a gift receipt.
If dropping off supplies, please provide a copy of your receipt for your charitable donation. 

​Questions? Please contact Michele Levy at 301-776-0442 x 1038 or 301-278-2473 (call/text).
Donate now
Sponsor the Bonanza!

Interested in Volunteering?

Please email Naira Hirz to find out more. 
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CONTACT US:
Phone: 301.776.0442
Fax: 301.604.7076

OUR OFFICE:
311 Laurel Ave
Laurel, MD 20707
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CLIENT SERVICE HOURS:
​Monday, 9:00am to 2:00pm, 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Tuesday - Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm

DONATION DROP OFF HOURS:
Donations are accepted at the back of the building during open hours. Please drive around to the back parking lot and ring the back doorbell and someone will assist you. Please do not leave donations outside or on the front porch. If you have any questions, send an email. ​
  • DONATE NOW
    • Vehicle Donations
  • Holidays of Hope
    • Holiday of Hope FAQs
  • PROGRAMS
    • Integrated Services
    • Housing Services >
      • Permanent Supportive Housing
      • Self-Sufficiency Program
      • Lived Experienced Ambassadors
    • Special Programs >
      • LARS Partnership Program
      • LARS Volunteer Corp
      • EGGS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • GIVE
    • Signature Events >
      • 21ST LARS RACE AGAINST HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS
      • GRATITUDE TUESDAY OPEN HOUSE
      • CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET & TOY DISTRIBUTION
      • LAUREL LIGHTS WALK
  • Community & News
    • Our Partners
    • Resources
    • Advocacy
    • Impact
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • History
    • In The News
    • Contact
    • Join Our Team
  • Get Involved