What is a care package event?
A care package event is an opportunity for volunteers to support Wily Scholars by collectively donating a variety of items and gathering to assemble care packages.
Throughout the school year, Wily Scholars receive care packages that contain snacks, gift cards, hygiene products, school supplies, and more.
When are care package events held?
September – Welcome Back
December – Winter Final Exams
February – Valentine’s Day
April – Spring Final Exams
*With opportunities for other Care Package events
What makes a care package?
Care packages are typically the size of a reusable grocery bag or smaller, and are decorated and personalized to fit a theme. You will receive a list of suggested items to include. Below are some examples:
Snacks – pretzels, cheez-its, trail mix
Candy – chocolate, smarties, gummy candies, gum
Small toiletries – lotion, hand sanitizer, deodorant, toothpaste, body wash
Essential items – detergent, toothbrushes, mini first aid kits, extension cords, USB power cubes
*Gift cards – ~$15-25 Target, grocery stores, Instacart, Uber, Amazon, Visa/Mastercard, Starbucks/Dunkin
How many care packages should I make?
This is largely up to you! We will let you know the total number of care packages we need, and you can let us know how many you would like to contribute.
Volunteers typically create about 5 to 20 care packages, depending on the size of your group.
Does the Wily Network provide the items for the care packages?
No. All of the items are donated by the volunteers creating the care packages.
How much am I expected to spend?
There is no set amount required.
Typically, the value of each care package ranges between $75 to $110.
How do the care packages get to Scholars?
The Wily coaches hand deliver care packages to Scholars during coaching sessions.
How do the care packages come to Wily?
Care packages can be dropped off at the Wily Network office or we will make arrangements to collect the care packages from you.
Our address is:
The Wily Network, 189 Wells Avenue, Suite 301 Newton, MA 02459
Thank you from Wily!
On behalf of Wily’s Scholars, please accept our sincerest gratitude for your interest in our Care Package program. Feeling part of a community and receiving a reminder that someone is rooting for you is essential to success, and you have that impact when you provide a care package for a Wily Scholar.
Interested in learning more about care packages?
Reach out to the Scholar Engagement Coordinators:
Maddie and Gabrielle!
