AppKIDS, organized by a Staff Senate committee, is an annual event that supports 100 Kâ12 students from Watauga County Schools by providing winter clothing, hygiene items, and snacks. Appalachian faculty and staff volunteer their time and use donated funds to mentor and shop with the children on AppKIDS Day.
Support AppKIDS â Help Us Reach Our $20,000 Goal!
Your donation makes a difference and is tax-deductible. Contributions can be made by:
- Donate Online
- Check: Payable to App State Foundation with "AppKIDS donation" in the memo line.
- Mail to: Staff Senate, ASU Box 9137, Boone, NC 28608
- Cash: Accepted via departmental collection envelopes this fall.
- Payroll Deduction: Appalachian employees can pledge as little as $5/month (6-month minimum, must renew annually).
- Set up via App State Self-Service (Employee tab > Payroll > ASU Foundation Payroll Deduction).
- Be sure to enter AppKIDS Fund #992568 in the donation form.
Other Ways to Contribute
Drop off your AppKIDS items in one of the donation bins on campus. Find a drop box location | Map
View our AppKIDS Amazon Wish List and conveniently purchase items online!
We are seeking the following items:
- wrapping paper
- shampoo and conditioner
- toothpaste
- toothbrushes
- hair brushes/combs
- bar soap
- deodorant sticks (no sprays)
- snacks (crackers, goldfish, trail mix, granola bars, fruit snacks, etc)
Contact
For questions or more information about supporting AppKIDS, please email appkids@appstate.edu.
Co-Chairs
- Holly Benson McQueen
- Mandy Southern
Volunteer Opportunities
We are seeking volunteers to help with this event by shopping for items or providing support for the campus event.
Community Service Leave may be used for these volunteer opportunities
- Oct. 30 - Nov. 14: Shop for AppKIDS - Get details and sign up to be a shopper!
- Friday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m - 2 p.m. - AppKIDS Day on App State Campus - Sign up to support this in-person event!
Testimonials
AppKIDS day is such an important day for so many. What better way to learn about this important initiative than from first-hand accounts? Read testimonials or share your own through the Staff Senate Suggestion Box.